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Volume 39, No. 40 December 7, 2017 www.TBNweekly.com Florida Local Government WeekPhoto courtesy of MAYOR LESLIE WATERSSixty fourth-graders from Indian Rocks Christian School visited Seminole City Hall to celebrate Florida Local Government Week Oct. 20. They watched a fun PowerPoint presentation entitled My City Your City and participated in a mock City Council meeting at the dais. They also met Seminole Fire Rescue Chief Heather Burford and Pinellas County Sheriffs Of ce Deputy Dan DiFrancesco, observed a re ghter demonstration, and then climbed in a re engine and deputy vehicle. This is the third year Mayor Leslie Waters has organized this City Hall visit from IRCS fourth-graders with teacher Michelle DiFrancesco. County loses two top employeesBP money makes a difference around PinellasScreenshot by SUZETTE PORTEREast Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District new water rescue boat is one of the many improvements made possible by BP settlement money. By SUZETTE PORTER Tampa Bay NewspapersCLEARWATER Pinellas County accepted a $7.1 million settlement from BP in July 2015 for damages caused by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. For more than a year, commissioners worked with the public to gure out how best to spend those one-time dollars. Finally, in December 2016, the commission approved a number of projects designed to help in a variety of ways throughout the county. Staff provided an update on three of the projects that had been completed during the Nov. 28 commission meeting. They included $70,000 for the Arts Conservatory for Teens (Community Access Project for At Risk Youth) to buy two vans, $150,000 to the Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance for phase II of the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Crest Lake Park in Clearwater and $150,000 to East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District for a water rescue boat. These projects hits on three of the priority areas identi ed when commissioners were deciding how best to spend the money recognizing veterans, art and education, and public safety. In a video about the projects, Father Bob Swick, with the Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance, talked about the beauty of the plaza and how its central location was designed to be of value and use throughout the year. Alex Harris, CEO and founder of ACT, said the two 15-passenger vans had been very instrumental literally becoming a vehicle to get students to opportunity to be exposed by attending educational and cultural workshops and events. Chief Thomas Jamison with the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District said the new rescue craft would be used on Lake Tarpon, which he described as the largest fresh water body in the county used for thousands of people each year. He said the purchase of the new water rescue craft t in well with the whole approach of the county right now trying to get an integrated water rescue system in place throughout the county. Other projects that have been completed include $30,000 for landscaping of the Tiki Gardens Beach Access in Indian Shores, $350,000 for ferry pilot project to travel between St. Petersburg and Tampa, $250,000 to the city of Dunedin to purchase land in Hammock Park and $125,000 to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in Clearwater to acquire property for training classes. Commissioners also approved an agreement with Creative Pinellas for $500,000 in BP money for a traveling sculptures/ See BP SETTLEMENT, page 4A By SUZETTE PORTER Tampa Bay NewspapersCLEARWATER Pinellas County Administrator Mark Woodard had some unwelcome news as part of his report at the County Commissions Nov. 28 meeting. Two top employees Utilities Director Randi Kim and Assistant County Administrator John Bennett have submitted their resignations. Woodard said when Kim took the leadership role for Utilities in April 2016, she had planned for it to be her forever job. She has since changed her mind and taken a position as Utilities director at Grand Junction, Colorado. Kim is a licensed professional engineer with a degree in chemical engineering with a specialization in environmental engineering. Kim came to Pinellas from Hillsborough County where she served two years as division director of Technical Services for the Utilities Department. Before that, she worked 24 years for CDM Smith, an engineering and construction rm that provides integrated solutions in water, environment, See EMPLOYEES, page 4A Features Business . . . . . . . . . . .16A Classi eds . . . . . . . . . .4-7B Community . . . . . . . . .4, 18A County . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7A Entertainment . . . . . . . .1-3, 8B Faith & Family . . . . . . . . .11A Health & Fitness . . . . . . . .13A Just for Fun . . . . . . . . . . .2B Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . .17A Police Beat . . . . . . . . . . .9A Schools . . . . . . . . . . . .12A Seminole . . . . . . . . . . . .3A Viewpoints . . . . . . . . . . .15ACall 397-5563 For News & Advertising At the box of ceJust Getting Started starring Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones and Rene Russo, to open this weekend. I, Tonya will also hit theaters. ... Page 1B.ENTERTAINMENT SEMINOLEWinterfest, tree ligthting plannedThe 17th annual WinterFest and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Friday, Dec. 8, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N. ... Page 3A.Starting Jan. 1, American Stage will make live theater free for those under age 20...Page 3B.American Stage to launch Young Americans initiative Holiday happenings Cities, businesses and organizations to host holiday events throughout the county ... Page 18A.VIEWPOINTSJoe HendersonThe firing of Matt Lauer how it should be. Page 15A.COUNTYLongtime employee diesPinellas County Commissioners began their Nov. 28 meeting with a moment of silence in remembrance of an employee who died on the job the day before. ... Page 6A.OUTDOORSFish TalesIts probably safe to say that we wont see a weekend like the last one for a while. The long-range forecast shows a couple of cold fronts on their way, so it looks like we will be feeling the arctic air by this weekend. ... Page 17A.HEALTH & FITNESSBay Pines VA recognizedThe Bay Pines VA Healthcare System was recently recognized nationally as a 2017 Cornerstone Recognition Award gold winner by the VA National Center for Patient Safety. ... Page 13A. By TIFFANY RAZZANO Tampa Bay NewspapersSEMINOLE Plans to build a Seminole Welcome Center at Waterfront Park, 10400 Park Blvd., have fallen through after the city learned that grant restrictions would make it dif cult to utilize the property for anything other than outdoor recreational use. The joint-use project between the city and the chamber was initially conceived in 2014, when the Edward J. and Vivian E. Lurie Charitable Foundation offered a $500,000 donation to the city to build a multi-use public facility as a permanent home for the chamber. Last year, the city and chamber decided Waterfront Park would be the ideal location for the welcome center. City Manager Ann Toney-Deal told the City Council at its June 27 meeting that because the land was purchased using money from a $200,000 Department of Environmental Protection land acquisition grant, the land was restricted to outdoor use only. The city could have requested a land conversion, but it would have been required to swap the restrictions from the parcel at Waterfront Park to another of comparable size owned by the city. It also had the potential to be a lengthy process, Toney-Deal said at the June meeting. At the councils Nov. 28 meeting, ToneyDeal said that members of the chamber and the Luries have determined other parcels of land, which arent owned by the city, that are being considered for the welcome center. A couple of options arose that were not anticipated back when we rst started talking about this, Toney-Deal said. She said they are very viable, very positive sites that are very conducive to the function of the chamber. She was not able to publicly reveal these potential sites at the time of the meeting, she added. To allow the project to move forward at these new sites, the council voted unanimously to return any funds that had been released to the city by the trust, minus the funds used to appraise Waterfront Park, and to nullify any agreement between the city and the Luries. Councilor Roger Edelman, who is also president of the chamber, recused himself from the vote. In other action items, the council also selected Edelman as vice mayor. Edelman, Councilor Trish Springer and past Vice Mayor Chris Burke each nominated themselves for the role. Mayor Leslie Waters said vice mayors are always self-nominated because the individual needs to be able to serve if something happens to the mayor, she said. 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Seminole 3A Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017 Around Seminole Photo SUBMITTEDFor the third year in a row, Cub and Boy Scout Pack 431 fed lunch to residents of Pinellas Hope on Nov. 26. Pinellas Hope is a temporary emergency shelter for homeless men and women. Patti Overbeck again directed and organized the effort. From left are Janae Pope, Kollin Bayes, Jordan Pope, Samuel Nunez, Dillon Tenderholt, Even Tenderholt, Erik Abbott, Eylan Rowland, Ryan Abbott, Nathan Overbeck, Joey Obstaculo, Quinn Overbeck, Matthew Keeser, Scott Rowland, Bryson Pellegrini, Ian White, Bentley Gragg, Sebastian Mendoza and Kassy Bayes.Feeding the hungryWinterFest and Tree Lighting Ceremony plannedSEMINOLE The 17th annual WinterFest and Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place Friday, Dec. 8, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N. This free event includes a tree lighting ceremony, a performance by the Seminole High School chorus and other holiday entertainment, train rides and hayrides, holiday crafts, bounce houses, and a visit from Santa Claus. The recreation department will also bring in 25 tons of snow to form three runs on snow mountain. Food and drinks will be available for sale by the Seminole Fire ghters Local 2896. Call 727-391-8345 for more information.Rotary Club to host Red PartySEMINOLE The Rotary Club of Seminole Lake will host its Red Party Friday, Dec. 8, 6 to 8 p.m., at Evans Hall at Chapel on the Hill, 12601 Park Blvd. Admission is $15, which includes music, food and non-alcoholic drinks. Cash bar available. Bring an unwrapped gift to be eligible to win door prizes. Proceeds from the event and gifts donated will benefit the Rotarys Red Sled Initiative, a program that provides gifts to foster children throughout the county. Purchase tickets at seminole lakerotary.org or call Gerry at 727423-9825.Walk with a Doc setSEMINOLE Dr. John Norris, a local cardiologist, will host Walk with a Doc on Saturday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m., beginning at Shelter 5 at Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave., Seminole. This is a free event to promote walking as a healthy lifestyle. For more information, call 727587-6999.Sunday Musicale setSEMINOLE The Seminole Community Library, 9200 113th St. N., will host its monthly Sunday Musicale Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m. The Three Divas, featuring Rosalia Maresca, pianist and director, and vocalists Mary Anne Edwards, Marion Moon, and Katie Saunders. This event, presented by the Friends of the Seminole Library, is free and open to the public. Email friends@myseminole.com for more information. Holiday Illumniated Night Parade to take place Dec. 10SEMINOLE The citys annual Holiday Illuminated Night Parade will take place Sunday, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Seminole Chamber of Commerce and the citys Recreation Department, the parade will begin at the staging area at St. Petersburg College, 9200 113th St. N. The parade will then travel south on 113th Street, make a u-turn at 80th Avenue, and head north back to the SPC campus. Spectators will be able to view the parade from both sides of 113th Street. Those interested in marching in the parade can still register. Cost is $50 for a business and $35 for a nonpro t organization. The Seminole High School Warhawks marching band will march in the parade and perform. Seminole Fire Rescue also will participate with Sparky the Fire Dog. Santa and Mrs. Claus, riding the Rotary Club of Seminole Lakes Red Sled, will close out the parade. The Rotary Clubs Red Sled project collects gifts for children in the countys foster care system. Mohns Funeral Home is a sponsor of this years parade. There are still sponsorship opportunities remaining. Sponsorship levels are Premier ($900), Key ($250) and Promo ($75). For more information, contact the chamber at 727-392-3245.Mayor to collect Salvation Army donations outside PublixSEMINOLE Mayor Leslie Waters will hold her annual Ring with the Mayor event Thursday, Dec. 14, 5 to 7 p.m., outside Publix, 7880 113th St. Mayor Waters will staff the Salvation Army Red Kettle set up outside Publix. She will ring her bell to enourage passersby for donations for the organization. She encourages residents to join her. Donations raised by Salvation Army fund its Sallie House program for children removed from their home because of abuse, neglect or abandonment. 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4A Community Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017installation project. Creative Pinellas will be responsible for selecting artists to create a public art project for display in publicly accessible locations throughout the county over a period of at least 12 months. Creative Pinellas will receive $100,000 to pay for management services, $17,000 for the artist solicitation and selection process and $325,000 to support creative, production and placement of the art installations. Another $10,000 will be available for marketing with $48,000 for a contingency fund. Preliminary plans call for the rst display to go up in November 2018 and remain in place for three months. One month is scheduled to tear down and relocate the display to a new location by March 2019 with the schedule continuing through May 2020. The project would be dismantled/recycled/reused or stored in June 2020. Commissioner Dave Eggers commented that the scope of the project had been cut back since Creative Pinellas rst proposed having 10 locations over three years. The new schedule calls for ve locations over 18 months. Barbara St. Clair, Creative Pinellas executive director, said the organization had engaged a lot of people throughout the county about the project and had been told that three years was too long. She said the advice had been to let the artists and jury of people that would approve the projects, make the decision about the program. She said having a de nitive plan that called for three years and 10 places wouldnt necessarily allow enough exibility and creativity. She said the proposed schedule was still tentative and Creative Pinellas would begin reaching out to the artists to get more opinions about locations and a timeframe for the project. She said Creative Pinellas would return to the commission in the future with a full package of its plans. She thanked the commission for the opportunity. Were holding onto the reins and the horse is ready to go out the gate, she said. Suzette Porter is TBNs Pinellas County editor. She can be reached at webmaster@TBNweekly.com. BP SETTLEMENT, from page 1A EMPLOYEES, from page 1A transportation, energy and facilities for public and private clients. Woodard praised the work Kim has done to improve the countys aging infrastructure and her valuable input on the Wastewater/Stormwater Task Force. The task force formed in October 2016 in response to the millions of gallons of sewage that spilled into waterways around the county due to torrential rainfall that ooded the system from Hurricane Hermine Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2016. Bennett came to the county in July 2015, a time when relations with many of integral partners, including rst responders and health care providers, were at a boiling point. John Bennett is Mr. with partners we can do more, Woodard, adding that Bennett is the personi cation of that theme. He said Bennett had not only repaired damaged relationships, he had also built newer stronger ones. Bennett served on the Tampa police force for 30 years, retiring as assistant chief of police in February of 2015. Woodard said he has chosen to return to this true calling of law enforcement. Bennett has a bachelors degree in criminology and a masters in homeland security and defense. He also is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Hes out to make the world a safer place for all, Woodard said. Before Woodards announcement, Thomas Jamison, chief of the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District, pre-empted the county administrator when he thanked Bennett for all he had done earlier in the meeting. It was a pleasure to work with you, he said. Were sad to see you go. Commissioner Ken Welch joked at the time, saying were working on an ordinance to keep Bennett here. Commissioners had nothing but praise for Kim and Bennett and wished them well. One of the goals you have when you join an organization is to leave it better than when you arrived, said Commissioner Charlie Justice, adding that both Kim and Bennett had done that.Windsor School purchaseWoodard also updated the commission on the latest information regarding the purchase of the former Windsor School in the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area. He said staff had negotiated a price of $11 million. The seller had asked for $13 million. Woodard said two appraisals had been done with one valuing the property at $9.5 million and the other at $10 million. He said although the negotiated price was higher than the highest appraisal, he felt comfortable with the price. The next step is to complete the due diligence on the site, which needs to be completed by Dec. 12, and barring any adverse ndings or objections from the commission, he would likely go ahead and execute the contract. The purchase will be funded in part by state grants. One for $2 million was awarded by the legislature last year and there is a request for a second $2 million grant before state lawmakers this year. The remainder of the money will come from Penny for Pinellas. Justice called the purchase a game changer for the residents of Lealman. I want this property very badly, he said. These folks dont have anything like this close to them. Suzette Porter is TBNs Pinellas County editor. She can be reached at webmaster@TBNweekly.com.Screenshot by SUZETTE PORTERAssistant County Administrator John Bennett offers some advice for residents in non-evacuation zones who have decided to remain in place during a Sept. 9 Hurricane Irma media brie ng at the Emergency Operations Center in Largo. Standing behind, from left, are Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, County Administrator Mark Woodard, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos. Also standing in front is an unidenti ed sign language interpreter. Photo SUBMITTEDMembers of the Tampa Bay Golden Strings, directed by Eden Vaning, gather around Santa Claus after their performance of the concert-tale Deck the Halls, at the Chapel on the Hill in Seminole Nov. 18. The concert was the opening concert of the Chapel on the Hills Concert Series.Golden Strings Photos courtesy of GENE STERNAt a recent Rotary Club of Seminole Lake meeting, Osceola Fundamental High School organized a holiday breakfast for the group. The club and OFHS have had a strong working partnership since the early 1980s. At the breakfast, retired school volunteers prepared the meal and members of the choir, above, sang traditional holiday music. Pictured from left, Hana Shea, Gisselle Salinas, Adalyn Graham, Sarah Clark, Madison Bingham, Ray Martin and teacher John Campbel. The club also honored the Students of the Month, Rebecca Scordino and Emrique Hernaiz. Pictured below, from left, are Principal Michael Bonet, Scordino, Hernaiz and club President, George Bessler.Rotary Club breakfaststudent to escape being bullied, will describe her journey from extremist hater to author, scholar and crusader against hate. She will be joined by a panel of experts representing groups most often targeted by hate groups: Jews, Muslims, blacks and LGBTs. Serving a six-year term for her part in a hate crime in 1998, King found kindness and respect in prison from some of the very people she had hated on the outside. That transformative experience led her to co-found Life After Hate, a non-profit organization dedicated to compassion and forgiveness that helps hate group members disengage from that lifestyle. Hate groups are on the rise as is the violence their members generate. Since the violent marches last August in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one woman dead and dozens injured, Americans are regularly confronted by white nationalists, neo-Nazis and patriot militias spewing messages of hate at political rallies, street marches, over the air waves and, most predominantly, on the internet. Since the presidential campaign of 2015-2016 and the populist movement sparked by President Trump, the hate industry has undergone a resurgence. The Southern Poverty Law Center reported 917 hate groups in 2016, a figure which includes a 197 percent increase in anti-Muslim groups, from 34 in 2015 to 101 currently. There were only ve such groups in 2010. That surge was accompanied by a spike in hate crimes, with almost 1,400 reported in the first three months of Trumps presidency and 6,121 reported in 2016, a 4.6 percent increase from 2015. The Anti-Defamation League reported an 86 percent spike in anti-Semitic incidents in the first quarter of 2017. What prompts people to join violent hate groups? How do their actions affect the American political scene? How does the Trump administrations nationalistic bent broaden their appeal to mainstream America? And how do these groups impact the lives of the minority groups they despise? King and the panel will discuss their real-world experiences as they explore these questions in depth at the forum. Joining her in that discussion will be: Gina Duncan, director of Transgender Equality, Equality Florida; Hassan Shibly, chief executive of cer, Council on American-Islamic Relations Florida; and Jack Packer, professor of history, St. Petersburg College. The moderator will be Maura Sweeney, principal, Living Happy Inside Out. Advance registration is required at www.solutions.spcollege.edu.Seminole seeks basketball coachesSEMINOLE The city of Seminole Recreation Division is seeking volunteer coaches for its youth basketball league. Practices are held Monday/ Wednesday evenings, and games are played on Saturdays. Practice begins Dec. 11 and the season runs Jan. 6 through March 3. All basketball games are held at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex: 9100 113th St. N. For information, call 727-3918345 or visit myseminole.com.Scrabble Club meets weeklySEMINOLE The Scrabble Club meets at the Seminole Community Library, 9200 113th St. N., Tuesday, 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. All skill levels are welcome. Attendees are requested to bring game boards if they have one at home. Call 727-394-6923 for more information.Business consultant to visit chamberSEMINOLE Yolanda Cowart with Pinellas County Economic Development will be at the Seminole Chamber of Commerce, 7777 131st St. N., Suites 7-8, the second and fourth Wednesday of each month or by appointment. Call 727-392-3245 for more information.Chess clubs meet at librarySEMINOLE Chess players of all ages (children, teens, and adults) and all levels of play (beginning, intermediate, or advanced) are invited to attend the Two Towers Chess Club (second and fourth Mondays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.) or the Seminole Chess Club (Wednesdays, 6:308:30 p.m.) at the Seminole Community Library, 9200 113th St. N. The Two Towers Chess Club is especially for beginners and youth, with chess coaches on hand to teach, encourage and critique. The Seminole Chess Club is for players who already know the rules and etiquette of the game. Boards and pieces are provided or feel free to bring your own. The clubs are free and open to the public, and no registration is required. Call 727-394-6923 for more information.Seminole-SPC Toastmasters meets weeklySEMINOLE Seminole-SPC Toastmasters meets Tuesdays, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., at the Seminole Community Library, 9200 113th St. N. Guests ages 18 and older are welcome. This event is free and open to the public. This personal development program is ideal for supervisors and leaders or those aspiring to learn vital leadership and communication skills. Contact Dennis Hamel at 727-374-2612 or visit www.semi nolespc.toastmastersclubs.org.Seminole Junior Womans Club meets monthlySEMINOLE The GFWC Seminole Junior Womans Club meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N. The group is dedicated to serving the community, particularly through programs helping children. Club activities include providing dinner to families at the Ronald McDonald House in St. Petersburg and the SJWCs annual Share Our Spirit food drive, which helps feed Seminole children during the winter holiday break. Those interested in learning more about the SJWC are welcome to attend the meetings. Call 727251-1037, email GFWCSeminole@ gmail.com or visit fb.me/Seminole juniors for more information.Kiwanis Club meets weeklySEMINOLE The Kiwanis Club of Seminole meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Center, 9100 113th St. N. All are welcome to attend. For more information, email kiwanisclubofseminole@gmail.com. Rotary Club to meetSEMINOLE The Rotary Club of Seminole meets weekly on Wednesdays at noon at the Seminole Lake Country Club, 6100 Augusta Blvd. Email pstock sch@hotmail.com for more information.City collecting food donationsSEMINOLE Mayor Leslie Waters encourages citizens to help stock the shelves at the Interfaith Food Pantry. Drop-off locations are: City Hall, 9199 113th St. Interfaith Food Pantry at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9530 Starkey Road Seminole Garden Apartments, 8275 113th St. Seminole Chamber of Commerce, 7777 131st St. N., Suites 7 and 8 Freedom Square, 7800 Liberty Lane Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church, 8505 113th St. Lake Seminole Square, 8333 Seminole Blvd. Seminole First Baptist Church, 11045 Park Blvd. N. Vintage by Design, 5141 Seminole Blvd. Monetary contributions also are welcome and can be mailed to the Interfaith Food Pantry, P.O. Box 7071, Seminole, FL 33777. Donation pick-ups are available if necessary. Call 727-418-1204 for more information.Welsh Society to meet monthlySEMINOLE The Welsh Society of the Suncoast meets the third Tuesday of every month at noon at Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church, 8505 113th St. For more information, visit welshsocietyofthesuncoast.org.Civil Air Patrol Oakhurst Cadet Squadron meets weeklySEMINOLE The Civil Air Patrol Oakhurst Cadet Squadron meets Tuesday nights at Oakhurst Methodist Church, 13400 Park Blvd. N. The cadet program, deisgned for youth ages 12 and up, focuses on aerospace and other STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) academic subjects as well as leadership, tness and character development. For more information about the squadron, visit units. wg.us/ FL084.aspx or www.facebook.com/ OakhurstCAP. AROUND, from page 3A

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6A County Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017 By SUZETTE PORTER Tampa Bay NewspapersCLEARWATER Pinellas County Commissioners began their Nov. 28 meeting with a moment of silence in remembrance of an employee who died on the job the day before. Pinellas County Sheriffs deputies responded to McKay Creek in Taylor Park just north of 134th Avenue North between Adams Circle and 121st Street in unincorporated Largo about 11: 56 a.m. Nov. 27 after receiving a report of a deceased person. Largo Fire Rescue pronounced 63-year-old Rafael Lorenzo Ufret Ortiz of St. Petersburg dead about 12:14 p.m. Ortiz was a Senior Spray Technician, who had been employed by Pinellas County Mosquito Control since July 2002. Detectives with the sheriffs Robbery/Homicide Unit say Ortiz was conducting tests of the water along McKay Creek for Mosquito Control. He was last seen heading to his assigned area about 7:30 a.m. About 11:44 a.m., a park ranger was noti ed that a county truck appeared to be stuck on the easement and the front driver door was open. The park ranger and another employee drove to the area and found Ortiz face down in the creek. Detectives say the cause of death is unknown but does not appear suspicious in nature. Rafael was an exemplary person and an outstanding employee. The Pinellas County family is mourning today, said Public Works Director Rajim Harji in a press release Nov. 27. Rafael was a good man, good father and good husband, County Administrator Mark Woodard said during the Nov. 28 meeting. He said his fellow employees commented that Ortiz was quick with a smile and proud of what he did as a county employee. Woodard said the county was mourning the loss and expressed his condolences to the family. He said everyone at the county was doing what he or she could to support the family. Ortiz was born July 7, 1954, in San German, Puerto Rico. He was the son of the late Francisco Ufret Seda and Cleofe Rodriguez Ortiz. Pastor Dawn Haeger of Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clearwater took a moment to express her condolences and talk about Ortiz before delivering the invocation at the Nov. 28 meeting. She said his friends had told her that he was an exemplary employee and more importantly an exemplary human being. She said he had considered retiring, but loved his job so much he did not do so. He enjoyed time at home with his family where he loved to cook, listen to music and sharing stories with friends. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Mirian Rios Henriquez and their son, Rafael L. Ufret Rios, as well as many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Suzette Porter is TBNs Pinellas County editor. She can be reached at webmaster@TBNweekly. com.Pinellas County mourns death of long-time employeePhoto courtesy of PCSOA park ranger investigating a report of this Pinellas County truck stuck in the easement of McKay Creek found a county employee face down in the creek Nov. 27. Rafael Lorenzo Ufret Ortiz was pronounced dead at the scene. County newsSunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership now availablePinellas County continues to offer Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership to assist the general public with out-of-pocket expenses associated with ambulance transportation. Applications are now available for the 2017-2018 membership period. We continue to provide services to ensure a safe and secure community, said Jodie Sechler, director of Ambulance Billing and Financial Services at Safety and Emergency Services. This membership helps our residents avoid unexpected costs associated with ambulance transports. The Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership is not an insurance plan. It is a Pinellas County government program that works with an individuals insurance company to cover 100 percent of expenses associated with deductibles and co-payments. The membership also will cover 50 percent of the cost for any trips denied by the insurance company. It is estimated that the average cost of a single transport is $731. Annual membership fees are $66 for a single membership; $101 for a family membership. If members are uninsured, they receive a 20 percent discount on ambulance transportation services. This is an average savings of $80 per transport. The family membership covers those related by blood, marriage or adoption who reside in the same household. For more information, call Sunstar at 727-582-2008 or visit www.pinel lascounty.org/ rstcare.Pinellas completes collection of Hurricane Irma debrisCLEARWATER Pinellas County Public Works has completed a nal See COUNTY NEWS, page 7A 13902 Walsingham Road, Largo727-595-2287www.AHLargo.com120717LOW COSTVACCINATION CLINICEvery Thursday from 8am-Noon Michael R. Banull, D.V.M. Stephanie Jourdenais, D.V.M. Tara Gardtner, D.V.M. House Calls Available Pet Pickup and Delivery Service Senior Discount Everyday Teacher/Sheriff/Active Military Discounts Available 112317Estate Planning Essentials Tuesday, December 12, 5:30 p.m.RSVP to Ashleigh Fisichella 727-592-5858 8640 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, 33772 Wills v. 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County 7A Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017pass to pick up debris left behind by Hurricane Irma across all unincorporated areas, with a total of more than 375,000 cubic yards. The large debris piles collected at various sites around the county will now be transported outside the county for nal disposal. County of cials continue to see non-storm debris being placed within the public right-of-way and illegal dumping occurring in some locations. Non-storm debris will not be picked up by county contractors. Residents are asked to work with their private garbage haulers to remove the non-storm debris or dispose of it themselves. It is a third-degree felony for anyone to dump on the right-ofway or vacant lots instead of taking debris to a yard waste facility. If citizens see hired companies or individuals dumping debris in their neighborhood, or the dumping of other unauthorized waste, they are asked to email details (with photos if possible) to watershed@pinellascounty.org. There are currently over 50 enforcement cases underway. If citizens in unincorporated county still have storm-related debris that has not been collected, they can contact Public Works by emailing stormdebris@pinellascounty.org. As a reminder, storm debris includes vegetation as well as construction and demolition debris, such as damaged fencing, and must be related to Hurricane Irma. Chris Latvala hosts presession town hall meetingCLEARWATER Rep. Chris Latvala, R-Clearwater, is hosting a pre-session town hall meeting Tuesday, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m., at St. Petersburg College Room ES 104 on the Clearwater campus, 2465 Drew St. For more information, call 727-724-3000 or email Janine.kiray@myfloridahouse. gov. The 2018 Legislative Session begins Jan. 9 in Tallahassee.Pinellas county tax collectors of ce shows community spiritCLEARWATER The agency best known for collecting property taxes and issuing driver licenses is also dedicated to giving back to the community. Pinellas County Tax Collector Charles W. Thomas recently announced that all of ce locations will partner with the following nonpro t organizations in 2018 to promote their causes: Donate Life Florida Florida Breast Cancer Foundation Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute Laurens Kids Pinellas Education Foundation Preserve Vision Florida Nonprofits were selected through an application process with an emphasis on each organizations mission and local impact. All benefit from specialty license plate sales and Organ Donor license designations. Nonpro ts will work directly with the Tax Collectors Of ce to promote their cause and may offer incentives to the public for purchasing their specialty plates. In addition, the Tax Collectors Office spearheads Kids Tag Art Pinellas, where fifth grade students at Pinellas County schools design original front license plates. Now in its third year, Kids Tag Art Pinellas has raised $100,000 for school art programs and a Fine Arts scholarship fund at St. Petersburg College. Plates can be purchased for $15 at www.kidstagartpinellas.org. The Tax Collectors Of ce also encourages charitable giving through its Jeans Because We Care program. On select Fridays, employees donate $3 to dress down in blue jeans. The money collected throughout 2017 will be donated to John Hopkins All Childrens Hospital in St. Petersburg.Vacancy announced on county Housing Finance AuthorityApplications are being accepted for one appointment to the Board of Directors of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County. Applicants should have experience with affordable housing. Applicants with multi-faceted work experiences are strongly desired. This is a working board and the Authority is seeking members who can dedicate the time to attend monthly meetings on a consistent basis. Meetings of the Authority are held on a monthly basis, usually the rst Wednesday at 3 p.m. Board positions are unpaid, voluntary positions. Applicants must be registered to vote in Pinellas. Mandatory applications found at www.pinellascounty.org/boards must be received no later than noon on Monday, Dec. 18. Per Florida Statutes Chapter 159.605, the Board of the Authority consists of ve members. The five-member board represents expertise in the fields of banking, construction, real estate, lower-income communities and affordable housing development. The mission of the Housing Finance Authority is to assure that nancing for affordable housing remains available to the residents of Pinellas County. For a full description of the powers and responsibilities of the Authority, visit www.pinellascounty.org/ boards/Housing_Finance_Authority.htm County Commissioners will review all applications and make their selection at a future meeting. 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Police 9A Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017 Police beatPinellas detectives make arrest in 2015 sexual battery casePinellas County Sheriffs detectives charged a man extradited from Mexico with sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation Dec. 1 in connection with a case involving a 13-year-old female in November 2015. Juan Paulino-Cantero, 36, is being held in the Pinellas County Jail on $650,000 bail. His address is listed as a transient from Largo. He was arrested in Mexico on March 16, and extradited to Pinellas County Dec. 1. Detectives began investigating the crime on Dec. 16, 2015 after the then 13-year-old female told an adult about the inappropriate sexual activity that had occurred at a residence in Clearwater. Detectives say that Paulino-Cantero, who is known to the victim, gave the victim money and told her not to tell anyone about the incident. While conducting the investigation, detectives learned that Paulino-Cantero had ed to Mexico. Detectives contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation and with their assistance, Paulino-Cantero was arrested in Mexico. According to a media release from the sheriffs of ce, detectives attempted to interview Paulino-Cantero about 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Sheriffs Administration Building, 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo, but the suspect refused to speak with detectives. He was arrested and transported to the jail in Clearwater.East Lake schools evacuated after report of suspicious backpackTARPON SPRING Pinellas County Sheriffs deputies evacuated East Lake High School and East Lake Middle School the morning of Dec. 1 after receiving a call about a suspicious backpack. Deputies say about 10 a.m., a 911 call was received about a suspicious backpack in the library at Tarpon Springs High School; however, the caller then changed the location to the library at East Lake High School. About 10:20 a.m., school officials decided to evacuate the high school, 1300 Silver Eagle Drive, and middle school, 1200 Silver Eagle Drive, as a precautionary measure while an investigation was conducted. While deputies searched both schools, students were escorted off campus by school of cials. East Lake Fire Rescue personnel responded to assist and provided water to the students while they waited. Deputies did not nd a suspicious backpack at either school, and about 12:49 p.m., students were allowed to return to their respective campuses. The investigation continues.Largo PD and FDOT working on pedestrian, bicycle safetyLARGO Pedestrian safety is extremely important in Largo due to the large roadways that crisscross the city. All road users have a responsibility to safety but pedestrians and bicyclists always have more to lose. Thus far, in 2017, ve pedestrians have lost their lives to traf c crashes in Largo. The Largo Police Department will be entering into a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation to begin a High Visibility Pedestrian Enforcement Grant to educate both vulnerable users and drivers in regards to pedestrian safety. Of cers will be focusing on educating pedestrians and bicyclists in regards to their needs and responsibilities when using the roadway as well as drivers and their responsibilities to pedestrian safety. Of cers will work in teams of three or four to focus on areas that have the highest concentration of violators both driver and pedestrian. The times and days will vary according to the needs of the area. Crosswalk violations, bike light violations, failure to yield and jay-walking are examples of the types of enforcement that can be expected.Kenneth City man charged in Nov. 30 shootingST. PETERSBURG Pinellas County Sheriffs deputies say they dont know what started a ght that resulted in a shooting on Nov. 30 at a mobile home park located at 5000 28th St. N. in unincorporated St. Petersburg. Deputies responded to a shooting call at a residence at lot #23 about 10:55 p.m. When deputies arrived, they found Erica Platt, 23, of St. Petersburg suffering from a gunshot wound to her abdomen. Paramedics transported Platt to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg for non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses told deputies the incident started when Brandon Tartaglia, 21, a St. Petersburg transient, started a ght earlier in the evening with Tyler Garcia, 17, who lived at lot #21 in the park, and Tyson Garcia, 20, of Kenneth City. After the initial altercation, Tartaglia returned to the mobile home located at lot #23. Deputies say Tyler Garcia, Tyson Garcia, and an unidenti ed black male subject walked over to the mobile home at lot #23 and a second physical altercation took place outside the residence. Witnesses told deputies Tyson Garcia took out a handgun and shot Platt who was standing in the doorway of the residence watching the ght. Tyson Garcia then ed the scene with the handgun. Deputies were able to locate Tyson Garcia and take him into custody without incident. He was arrested and transported to the Pinellas County Jail Dec. 1 where he was charged with one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and one count of shooting into an occupied dwelling. Bail was set at $20,000. The handgun was not recovered. Tartaglia was arrested and transported to the Pinellas County Jail where he was charged with one count of battery for striking Tyler Garcia during the altercation. Bail was set at $500. Tyler Garcia sustained a minor injury and refused medical treatment. Deputies say its still unclear what started the altercation.Pinellas deputies arrest man who shot himself with stolen gunPinellas County Sheriffs deputies Assigned arrested a St. Petersburg Man Nov. 29 after he ed from a traf c stop and accidentally shot himself with a stolen gun. Matthew Lukine Brown, 23, of St. Petersburg was charged with eeing and eluding, reckless driving and grand theft ( rearm). Bail was set at $15,250. The incident began about 12:15 a.m. in the area of 26th Avenue South and 13th Street South where Violent Crimes Task Force members noticed the suspect driving a black 2011 Honda Accord in a reckless manner, moving through residential neighborhoods at a high rate of speed, with the headlights off, and not stopping for stop signs or a traf c light. VCTF members then attempted to conduct a traf c stop on the suspects vehicle in the area of 22nd Avenue South and 34th Street South, when the vehicle ed at a high rate of speed. According to a media release from the sheriffs of ce, VCTF members did not pursue the vehicle, but instead conducted surveillance. They observed a bright ash and heard a sound similar to a gunshot from inside the vehicle, the press release said. The VCTF members then saw the driver discard what appeared to be a handgun out of the vehicle. VCTF members were able to perform a Precision Immobilization Technique (tire-de ation device) on the Honda at 22nd Avenue South and 22nd Street South. The driver, Brown, was taken into custody. Deputies determined that while Brown was attempting to discard the handgun, he accidentally shot himself in the right thigh. VCTF members were able to recover the discarded handgun, which was previously reported stolen from a vehicle in the city of Largo. Largo Police Department was noti ed that the rearm had been recovered. Brown was transported to Bayfront Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 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Faith & Family 11A Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017 Worship calendarChapel by the Sea announces upcoming eventsCLEARWATER Two free events will be presented in the coming weeks at Chapel by the Sea, 54 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach. Carols by Candlelight, an evening concert by the chapel choir under the direction of Marilyn Michael, will take place Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Everyone is welcome. A service of remembrance and hope will be presented Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. This short service will be a special time to remember those loved ones who are no longer with us, light a candle, and place a Remembrance Dove on the Christmas tree. For more information, call 727-446-0430 or visit www.chapelbythesea. net.Church to present Santa Lucia FestivalLARGO The 36th annual Santa Lucia Festival of Lessons & Carols for Advent will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave., Largo. This service of readings, carols and anthems by childrens and adult choirs will be augmented by instruments and handbell choir. This year Lucia will be portrayed by Tori Murray, daughter of Roger & Diane Murray. A reception follows. Complimentary tickets are required and are available for as long as they last. For tickets, call 727-585-9969 or stop by the church of ce. An offering will be received.FUMC to host Blue Christmas serviceCLEARWATER First United Methodist Clearwater will host a Blue Christmas service Tuesday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m., in its chapel, 411 Turner St., Clearwater. Blue Christmas is a service for those who are having a dif cult time during the holiday season. It is often the emotions of some kind of loss that is hard to reconcile with the joy and carols and trees and lights all around, said the Rev. Daphne Johnson, FUMC pastor. It may be the loss of a spouse or child or friend. It could be the loss of a job, a nancial loss or a medical issue. These dif cult times are hard enough to handle, yet the irony is the holiday celebrations can magnify the feeling that the Christmas season and message is not for them. I have been wanting to do a service like this here, and I am very excited about nally getting it on the calendar. For information, visit www. rstmethodistclearwater.org.Church to present Christmas playLARGO The Gift, a Christmas musical, will be presented Friday, Dec. 22, 7 p.m., at Suncoast Community Church, 12855 110th Ave., Largo. A reception with light refreshments will follow. For information, call 727-595-1739 or visit welcometosuncoast.com.Church to present Holiday Magic concertCLEARWATER Holiday Magic, a holiday vocal concert, will be presented Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m., at Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 110 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. The concert will feature an octet of voices from the St. Petersburg Opera Company directed by Maestro Mark Sforzini. David tech will accompany on the concert Baldwin piano and Sforzini will add a dash with his deft bassoon playing, too. Selections will include Christmas classics and popular tunes of the season, some audience sing-a-longs, plus some opera highlights and selections from the upcoming St. Pete Opera production of Mozarts Magic Flute. No tickets are needed and seating is rst come, rst served. An offering will be taken with a $5 to $10 minimum suggested. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. After the concert, there will be a light reception in the fellowship hall. For information, visit www.peacememorial.org or call 727-446-3001.Chabad of Clearwater to present unique menorah lighting ceremonyCLEARWATER Chabad of Clearwater is set to kindle the worlds rst ever Falafel Menorah on Clearwater Beach in front of the Surf Style Mega Store at 311 S. Gulfview Blvd. The menorah lighting ceremony will be followed by a community-wide cele bration marking the rst night of Chanukah, which falls on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The ceremony will feature a performance by Carl Rutenberg who plays classical guitar, sings in 10 languages, including Hebrew, Yiddish and Russian and is versatile in bossa nova, ragtime and the Spanish guitar. In addition, there will be a special Mad Science show for all the children. Following the menorah lighting ceremony, hundreds will dance, sing and enjoy hot latkes, donuts, drinks and chocolate gelt. All children in attendance also will be gifted with a special Chanukah memento. Chabad of Clearwater has made a habit of featuring unique edible Menorahs. With each passing year its getting harder and harder to come up with a Menorah that will be both original and exciting for both kids and adults. I truly believe that we have another winner with this years Falafel Menorah, said Miriam Hodakov, co-director of the Chabad of Clearwater. Clearwaters menorah is one of thousands of large public menorahs sponsored by Chabad throughout the world, helping children and adults of all walks of life discover and enjoy the holiday message. Throughout the state of Florida, Chabad will be presenting scores of Chanukah events. To nd a local event in Pinellas County or practically anywhere throughout the world or for more info on the holiday of Chanukah, visit www.jewishclearwater.com/Chanukah.Zen program setCLEARWATER A Will & Way Inc. will present Come away for a Zen Moment Saturday, Dec. 9, at Trinity Clearwater, 2001 Rainbow Drive, Clearwater. Attendees will experience different forms of Zen. The event will feature meditations, music, talks on health and wellness, creative arts and yoga. Cost is $25 per person and includes supplies, snacks and lunch. Proceeds will bene t domestic violence survivors. A silent auction will open at 9:45 a.m. Registration is required. Call 727-272-8138. A Will & Way Inc. helps to restore lives and rebuild the families of domestic violence survivors. Proceeds from this event will help to fund women empowerment programs and youth leadership development programs.Chanukah celebration setST. PETERSBURG A Chanukah celebration will take place Friday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m., at Beth-El Shalom Messianic Congregation, 1701 29th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Organizers will be lighting a 10-foot menorah as well as serving potato latkes, singing Chanukah songs, learning, dancing, playing games and having fun. Attendees may bring their own menorah and candles and join in for the united lighting ceremony. All are welcome. Admission is free. Call 727-345-7777 or visit www.Jewish heritage.net. Chabad Jewish Center to offer menorah workshop at Home DepotST. PETERSBURG The Chabad Jewish Center of Greater St. Petersburg will present a menorah making workshop on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m., at Home Depot, 2070 Tyrone Blvd. N., St. Petersburg. Each participant will get to build their very own menorah with the help of Home Depots friendly staff. Meanwhile, the whole family can get in the Chanukah mode with music and refreshments. The highlight of Chanukah is the kindling of an eight-branch candelabra the menorah on each of the eight nights of the holiday. Chanukah brings the generations together around the light of tradition, said Rabbi Alter Korf, director at Chabad Jewish Center of St. Petersburg, in a press release. During the time of the Chanukah story our ancestors rededicated the Holy Temple in Jerusalem with the lighting of the Menorah. Today, we rededicate ourselves to making this world a better and brighter place. There is no charge for this event, but RSVP is necessary to ensure there are enough supplies. 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12A Schools Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017 NotebookLakewood High Jazz Ensemble to perform at the Apollo TheaterST. PETERSBURG Lakewood High Jazz Ensemble was invited to participate in the 2018 New York City Jazz Festival, where the band will perform at the Apollo Theater. The band previously won the Crescent City Musical Festival in New Orleans, and were looking for more opportunities. They submitted tapes and information and were selected to participate in the April 2018 festival, which is designed to give jazz ensembles the opportunity to perform as part of a ticketed daytime performance. The students also will receive comments from a panel of vocal and instrumental jazz experts, participate in a private clinic, and attend an evening performance of professional and amateur musicians. The students produced a CD, Swinging on 54th, and the Spartan Band Boosters are promoting the album to raise funds for the trip.District announces 2017-18 Support Employee of the Year nalistsThe nalists for Support Employee of the Year recognition program for the Pinellas County school district were selected in ve categories: Classroom Support: Debra Canning, Transformation Zone schools, 21st Century iClass Liaison Clerical: Rebecca Jacobs, Sexton Elementary School, Secretary/Bookkeeper Food Service: Allyson Huettig, McMullen Booth Elementary School, Food Service Manager III Maintenance/Safety/Health/Transportation: Joseph Camera, Walter Pownall Service Center, Bus Driver Plant Operations: Lloyd Nelson, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Plant Operator The nalists will be eligible to become the overall winner as the 2017-18 Support Employee of the Year program, which will be announced Jan. 12 at Feather Sound Country Club.ESOL Community Resource Fair connects families to resourcesCLEARWATER Pinellas County Schools English for Speakers of Other Languages department is partnering with community organizations to provide families who speak other native languages with information about a variety of resources. Topics will include career and college opportunities, tutoring, early learning programs, medical care, English classes, career counseling, the GED and other educational opportunities, transportation services, citizenship, nancial assistance and immigration information. The free fair will be on Thursday, Dec. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. at High Point Neighborhood Family Center, 5812 150th Ave. N. in Clearwater. For more information, email Ericka Reckenwald at reckenwalde@pcsb.org or 727-588-6415.Start your childs education with a strong foundationLARGO Beginning Jan. 10, families of children entering kindergarten next year can register their children at elementary schools across the Pinellas County School District. To kick off registration, Ready, Set Kindergarten events will be held at elementary schools Jan. 10 and 11. At the schools, families will have opportunities to register for kindergarten, explore classrooms, meet teachers and learn about opportunities for family involvement with their childs school. Families can learn about the great programs available, such as art, music, gifted programs, science labs, STEM academies, physical education and other enrichment programs. Learn more and see a schedule of events at www. pcsb.org/KG.Clearwater offering scholarships to students to travel to JapanCLEARWATER The dream of visiting and experiencing the culture of another country halfway around the world can now become a reality for some Clearwater High School students. Clearwater is looking to send four local high school students on an educational trip to Japan. Four students will be selected to receive a $2,000 scholarship that will go toward spending one week during the summer of 2018 in Clearwaters Sister City of Nagano, Japan, as part of the Sister Cities International Exchange Program. The program is a partnership between the city of Clearwater and the Pinellas County School Board. This opportunity will give four high school students a chance to immerse themselves in Japans culture, giving them a hands-on learning opportunity they cant get from just reading books. During their stay, the students will reside with homestay families and visit junior and senior high schools. As part of their visit, the students will make numerous presentations at each school, and actively participate in educational exchanges between Clearwater and Nagano students. Those eligible must be a Clearwater resident, enrolled in high school, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be enrolled in a world language class, international business, or comparative cultures or have completed a sequence of similar study. Those interested must apply by Jan. 12. The requirements and an application can be found at MyClearwaterParks.com. Click on the Arts & Culture tab. Quali ed students also can call Michael Lavery at 727-562-4819 or email, Michael.Lavery@myclearwater.com.SPC offers telecommunications trainingSt. Petersburg College, in partnership with Pinellas County Safety and Emergency Services and several local public safety agencies, will be offering a Public Safety Telecommunicator Certi cation Program starting Jan. 22, 2018. This certification will provide training to Pinellas County Emergency Management agencies to ll the employment gap for Public Safety telecommunicators countywide. With this partnership, SPC will provide 232 hours of training and pay for the state-mandated testing after completion. Telecommunicators in 911 call centers serve a mission critical role in Life Safety communication, said Pinellas County Safety and Emergency Services Bureau Director James Fogarty. As a rst point of contact for the public, and the ongoing communication conduit for all police, re and EMS responders, telecommunicators training and education cannot be underestimated. This new program provides a sound educational background and promotes the rigorous standards expected of any public safety industry. The PST curriculum is a hybrid learning environment with 80 hours of interaction with current dispatchers, 52 hours of face-to-face training and 100 hours online. After completing the certi cation, students could potentially receive 12 college credits. This educational program for telecommunicators is long overdue. Years from now the industry will not understand how we could have done without it, said Fogarty. For more information, call Paul Andrews at 727341-4494 or email andrews.paul@spcollege.edu.SPC offers information session on music industry programST. 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Health & Fitness 13A Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017 Health updatesThree BayCare hospitals to participate in Operation Walk USAAs part of a nationwide effort to help patients in need receive potentially life-changing joint replacement surgery, three BayCare hospitals are providing total joint replacements to ve uninsured patients who are living with debilitating joint pain. These patients will be given an early holiday present at no cost to them as three BayCare hospitals Mease Dunedin, Morton Plant and St. Anthonys are participating in Operation Walk USA. At Mease Dunedin Hospital, orthopedic surgeon David Whiddon, M.D., will perform a total knee replacement surgery. Orthopedic surgeon Andrew Cooper, M.D., will perform a total hip replacement surgery at Morton Plant Hospital. Michael Wanger, M.D., is assisting with preand post-operative evaluations and care for both patients. St. Anthonys Hospital is helping three patients. Orthopedic surgeon Kurt Hirshorn will perform all three surgeries, and Ali Saberi, M.D., has seen the patients to clear them for surgery and will see them after the surgery. Due to extenuating circumstances, one of the St. Anthonys patients has already received surgery. The surgeries are scheduled for the week of Dec. 4. The doctors, anesthesiologists and radiologists involved are donating their time and expertise, while the hospitals are covering the cost of these surgeries, as well as medicine for 30 days and post-op physical therapy and home health. Erin Kilgore, orthopedic physician assistant at Morton Plant Hospital, brought Operation Walk USA to Morton Plant Hospital last year. She spent hours nding quali ed patients, navigating the patients through the process, lining up doctors to give up their time and expertise, and coordinating hospital and home care. At the end of the process, four individuals had received total joint replacements. In Florida, four hospitals are participating in Operation Walk USA and three of those are part of BayCare. Operation Walk USA is an independent medical humanitarian organization that provides free hip or knee replacement surgeries to uninsured patients in the United States who do not qualify for government assistance and are at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. From Dec. 4-9, an estimated 60 patients are scheduled to receive free joint replacements from 40 volunteer orthopaedic surgeons at 36 hospitals across the United States. Wellness event to help seniors live healthierST. PETERSBURG Senior citizens and Baby Boomers are invited to attend a health and wellness event set for Thursday, Jan. 25, 1 to 6 p.m., in the Magnolia Auditorium at Five Towns, 7950 58th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. The event is designed to show that smart living equals better living. Smart Healthy Living, a local health and wellness company that specializes in being healthy in mind, body and faith, is spearheading the event. Compassionate Care Clinic of Pinellas will be on hand to answer questions of the public. Smart Healthy Living is looking for companies who would like to sponsor the event and those who would like to be vendors during the event. Participants will be able to have health screenings and see demonstrations of products. Vendors will be available to answer questions for people who are older than 50. The event will feature natural products for the home and peoples health and products that are geared for the elderly. I believe living a whole, healthy life is important for older people who want to live longer and stronger, but young people who start living healthy early would bene t too, said Sara Im, president of Smart Healthy Living. The event is open to Five Towns residents and nonresidents. Participants will not have to pay an entrance fee. Smart Healthy Living is accepting additional vendors for the event. To promote products or services at the fair, call Im at 727512-3017.VAHCS earns recognitionThe Bay Pines VA Healthcare System was recently recognized nationally as a 2017 Cornerstone Recognition Award gold winner by the VA National Center for Patient Safety. The healthcare system is one of 115 VA facilities nationwide out of 144 to receive recognition, and one of 111 that received the gold award. The award recognizes facilities for transparent incident reporting processes and for using root cause analyses to improve health care delivery systems and patient safety. Our professionals consistently work to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care to veterans who choose Bay Pines as their trusted health care provider. The cornerstone achievement is the result of our culture of safety, transparency and open communication, said Suzanne M. Klinker, director, Bay Pines VAHCS. We are very proud to be recognized as a gold winner for the eighth straight year by the National Center for Patient Safetys Cornerstone program, she said. The NCPS was established by VA in 1999 to develop and nurture a culture of safety throughout the Veterans Health Administration. The Cornerstone Recognition Award program was later established by the national center in 2008 to enhance the RCA process and recognize the work done in patient safety across the VA health care facilities across the country. RCA is the process VA health care facilities use to improve the delivery of care by identifying prevention strategies to mitigate health care-related adverse events or close calls. To learn more about VAs approach to patient safety, visit www.patientsafe ty.va.gov/about/approach.asp.Ride Run Roll event to bene t ALS AssociationCLEARWATER The annual Ride Run Roll to Defeat ALS will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at Holiday Inn Harbourside Hotel, 401 Second St., Indian Rocks Beach. Registration will open at 7:30 p.m. The ride will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K run/walk will get underway at 10 a.m. Presented by the Clearwater Threshers and the ALS Association Florida Chapter, this one-day endurance event for cyclists and runners raise funds to nd a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease. ALS progressively paralyzes its victims, attacking nerve cells and pathways in the brain or spinal cord, taking away their ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe. ALS has no known cause or cure, but the ALS community is rallying together to change that. Participating again this year is Mike Leist along with his wife Lis and his family and friends on Team Blade Runners. Mike, an athlete, dragon boat racer, and a former history teacher at Steinbrenner High School, was diagnosed with ALS in early 2016. Determined to make a difference, Mike has made the choice to challenge ALS each and every day. ALS is a horrible, terminal disease that is not well understood, has no cure, and whose research is not well funded. It is a very dark journey to be on for those af icted with it, and those close to them, said Mike. I am on that journey now, and ride with other good people to help raise awareness and funds to nd a cure. I ride because right now I can. His Ride team to date has raised almost $20,000 to ght ALS. Following the event, participants will be treated to a lunch and celebration at the Holiday Inn Harbourside Hotel in Indian Rocks Beach. For information, visit www.FloridaRide.org or call 888-257-1717, ext. 115. 727-596-2995 WeSellPinellas.com120717 Americas Leading Discount Real Estate Company WeWill Sell Your Home For As Low As$2,995!PAID AT CLOSING Century 21 Real Estate Champions4350 Duhme Road, Madeira Beach, FL 33708727-398-2774www.c21champs.com c21champ@aol.com www.c21c h a m 120717 Move in ready 3BR/2BA/2CG Rutenburg home with over 2100 Sq. Ft. on a corner lot in highly sought after Belleair Bluffs. Split plan with tile and bamboo oors throughout, remodeled kitchen. Enclosed heated/ cooled bonus room. Crown molding & plantation shutters throughout and a wood burning replace. Walking distance to shopping and our beautiful beaches. MLS#U7831116. Aguilar. $375,900. Lovely 3BR/2BA/2CG Pool home completely furnished and ready for new owner. Sits on large corner lot in neighborhood of more expensive homes. Open, split floor plan with vaulted ceiling. Pool with bird caged screened entertainment area. Convenient location with short walk to elementary and middle schools. Close to shopping, beaches and restaurants. MLS#U7835045. Schroeder. $259,900. OAKS OF SEMINOLELovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ground oor unit. Park like view from screened porch. Inside laundry. Walk to bus stop, shopping, Pinellas Trail and Park. Free use of Seminole Rec Center. Close to New Seminole City Center, Library, St. Pete College (Seminole Campus) and our beautiful Gulf Beaches. All Ages!! MLS#U7836288. Coughlan. $119,900. 3/2/2 Pool home in Dunedin! Split oor plan. Spacious master with updated en-suite bathroom. Family room with fireplace. Screened porch. Large fenced yard. Newer Windows, AC and Roof. MLS#U7836573. Angelilli & Averill. $264,900. 2BR/2BA, 4th oor unit in this resort-like complex. New wood flooring throughout living area and bedrooms and easy care tile in kitchen and bathrooms. Split plan. Community features tennis courts, 2 pools, 2 clubhouses, fitness center, walking trails and much more. Under building, assigned parking spot and spacious storage unit. All of this just moments away from Indian Rocks Beach. MLS#U7837063. Novinski. $248,000. TREASURE ISLAND WATERFRONT HOMEBeautiful 3/3/2. Very private point lot on cul-de-sac on Intracoastal Waterway with direct Gulf access. Amazing, expansive water views. Open oor plan with updated kitchen, custom ceramic tile and terrazzo oors, dual master bedrooms, updated bathrooms and cedar closets. Composite dock with 13K Lb. boat lift.105 Ft. Sea Wall. Below surface is a deep 9 Ft. wide open water oasis. MLS#U7837183. Erbeck. $849,000. GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITYGreat investment opportunity in a great neighborhood in Belleair Bluffs! Each unit is light, bright and open with 2/BR/1BA plus an approx. 270 Sq. Ft. bonus room not included in the heated square feet. Each unit has an oversized driveway with carport and storage/ laundry room. Walking distance to popular restaurants and shopping needs. Short drive to some of Floridas most popular beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. MLS#U7839425. McEntire. $209,500. 2BR/1BA DUPLEXThis 2 story duplex is located in the Vibrant part of St. Petersburg just 3 minutes from Central Plaza Bus Terminal and the Central Ave. Business District. Close to downtown and just minutes to the Interstate and our beautiful Gulf Beaches. MLS#U7839641. Barrow. $175,000. SUN KETCHLovely 2BR/2BA/1-CG, END unit townhome in desirable Sun Ketch I, on the Isle of Capri. Renovated kitchen, newer impact windows, A/C, and Water Heater. Vaulted ceiling, utility room in oversized garage and a screened balcony. 30-day minimum lease, ALL Ages and 1 pet allowed. Great community near beach with pool, tennis courts, shuf eboard, playground, recycling station and just a short walk to beautiful white sandy Beaches. MLS#U7839967. Devine. $259,900. Spacious floor plan with updated kitchen and bath, updated laminate flooring, newer windows. Ideal 1st floor, furnished, end unit, steps to laundry room and two heated pools. Living room opens with sliding doors to a closed in Florida room with lovely garden view of well-maintained grounds. Excellent management with healthy budget. 55+ community with Active clubhouse and heated/cooled pools. Year round living or use as a vacation home. Other units available. MLS#U7812589. Sundell. $64,500. TURN KEY AND MOVE IN BLVD. CLUB BELLEAIR HEIGHTS SHIPWATCH MOVE-IN READY VACUUM BOUTIQUE & GIFTS727-584-053212495 Seminole Blvd., Largo Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Closed Saturday & Sunday $ $ 99 99 00 00 120717 REFURBISHED 6 MONTHS WARRANTYVACUUMSStarting atPresent this coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp. 12/22/17OPEN BOX SALE Real estate newsmakers Whats Sellingin Pinellas County 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath Clearwater $332,500 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath St. Petersburg $255,000 Unique waterfront home on tidal saltwater privately owned lake in a great Madeira Beach location. Close to VA hospital, restaurants and much more.Bill MeadeCentury 21 Real Estate Champions Location! Location! Desirable neighborhood of Northwood Estates. Open oor plan features 1,856 Sq. Ft., updated kitchen and much more. Screened lanai with pool and separate hot tub.Scott & Marcy DanielsColdwell Banker Residential Real Estate Floor to ceiling windows and terrace sliding doors provide spectacular vistas featuring Clearwater Harbor blue waters and the Belleair Country Club greens from this 1,835 Sq. Ft. condo. 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Belleair $390,000 SOLD SOLD SOLD Contemporary, Chic corner unit completely updated Ultimar condo on Sand Key Beach. 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Clearwater Beach $598,000 SOLDMartha ThornColdwell Banker/The Thorn CollectionScott & Marcy DanielsColdwell Banker Residential Real Estate Engel & Vlkers Madeira Beach joins Spirit of Giving campaignMADEIRA BEACH Engel & Vlkers Madeira Beach will participate in the Spirit of Giving campaign to bene t the Special Olympics and its Play Uni ed initiative. Funds raised will support the luxury real estate brands goal of raising $100,000 this year to support Special Olympics American and local chapter initiatives, education and healthcare programs. Engel & Vlkers has raised more than $300,000 across North America and accumulated over 1,000 volunteer hours for the organization. Engel & Vlkers Madeira Beach is proud to be a part of the Spirit of Giving campaign, said Cherie Pattishall in a press release. Pattishall is license partner. Supporting courage and joy brings us one step closer to a more loving and inclusive community.Coastal Real Estate Consultants donates to Red Cross hurricane reliefCLEARWATER The Coastal Real Estate Consultants team recently presented a check for $15,000 to the Red Cross. According to a press release, the agencys corporate culture focuses on both completing professional duties as well as giving to those in need. We are proud of our past participation and affiliation to these charities that reach far and wide to different needs and locations, said Will Wiard, president of Coastal Real Estate Consultants. From Hurricane relief in the British Virgin Islands and the U.S.A. to running for Clearwater for Youth, we love giving back to this great city, state, country and world that we call home.RE/MAX ACR Elite Group names top agentsBELLEAIR RE/MAX ACR Elite Group Inc. recently recognized its top agents in the Belleair of ce in closed sales for the month of October. The No. 1 agent was Lana Rosenbaum. The No. 2 agent was Thomas Varga. The No. 3 agent was Kelly Castellano.Weichert welcomes new team membersST. PETERSBURG Weichert af liated of ces in the St. Petersburg area have recently added several individuals to the team. Michael Dagcutan and Alexandra Gonzalez both join a team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert Realtors Equity in St. Petersburg. Each Weichert franchised of ce is an independently owned and operated af liate of Weichert Real Estate Af liates Inc.Realty Experts Inc. name top agent for OctoberSEMINOLE Realty Experts Inc. recently announced its top agent of the month for October. Jason Statton was the top agent for the month. Jason Statton Cherie Pattishall Lana Rosenbaum Kelly Castellano Thomas Varga Members of the Coastal Real Estate Consultants team display a check for $15,000 to be donated to the Red Cross.

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Viewpoints 15A Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017Ban dog racingEditor: A racing greyhound dies every three days at a Florida dog track. The unfortunate truth is that thousands of dogs are injured and die or are killed in the training process and are forced to endure intensive con nement when off the track. Fortunately, state Sen. Tom Lee has led a measure to end greyhound racing in our state. The proposed amendment to the Florida constitution would phase out commercial dog racing over three years, and eventually end the state mandate for greyhound racing. If the Amendment is approved by the Florida Constitution Revision Commission, it will appear on the 2018 ballot for our vote. A 60 percent yes vote would be needed to approve the amendment. Greyhound racing is a dying industry, and 40 states already ban live greyhound racing. People no longer see the entertainment value in subjecting dogs to run for their lives and this amendment should be approved. Jaimee Parry Tarpon SpringsYou payEditor: The businesses that would reap the bounty of the impact the proposed dredging of the Anclote River would have on the estimated $252 million in revenue from marineand tourism related commerce in Tarpon Springs should probably be footing the $676,046 that is being requested for the dredging project. If each of the 150 marine and tourism businesses kicked in, the amount each would pay would be $4,506. If it isnt worth $4,500 to each business to reap $252 million in economic benefit, then why should taxpayers pay for it? Our country, state and county are all buried in debt that will take multiple generations to pay off, even if we stopped overspending today. Yet there still seems to be an expectation that taxpayers should whip out the credit card to pay a $676,000 bill for a bunch of businesses that appear to be pro ting handsomely. This mindset needs to change. Stop begging taxpayers to subsidize the Anclote River dredge project. Let the businesses bene tting from the project gure out how to split the bill amongst themselves. Steven Murray Palm HarborGetting old isnt what it used to beEditor: Years ago, it used to be said that you were getting old when the policemen looked young and especially when they referred to you as Sir or Maam. Being one of many who are at the start of the Baby Boomer era, we are refusing to accept our age, with phrases like is the new 30, or even is the new 40. No cardigans or slippers warming by the re for us. I particularly like the phrase growing old disgracefully to describe how we act. I remember at my reunions with my school friends, in our 30s we de ned getting old as when we walked straight past a music store and into a do-it-yourself or hardware store. Now its walking past the hardware store and into a pharmacy! If I may digress for a moment onto a personal story I went on one of my very infrequent trips to my doctors, to get some sleeping tablets for the plane for one of my long-haul trips from Australia to the U.S. After checking my blood pressure, the physician said, I havent seen you for a while and I see in that time you have passed 55, so I had better check your prostate, and my eyes widened when he started purposely pulling on a rubber glove! When I got home I said to my wife, Youll never guess what happened to me just in order to get some sleeping tablets! Digression over, so what are our de nitions of aging? I have collected some I really like, but I encourage you to share yours (if you can remember them!) with your family and friends. I think that you are getting old when: Your back goes out more often that you do You have to lean against the wall to put on your underwear Your teeth and you no longer sleep together You have a party and the people next door dont even notice You know the layout of all the medicines at your local pharmacy (for the ladies) You look at shoes and think Theyll be comfy You ask your kids to program your smart TV or DVD player You look for buy-one-get-one-free spectacles, because you know that you will certainly lose one pair You start liking karaoke The older you get, the earlier it gets late Your garden shed is just not big enough You start looking for matching pairs of gardening gloves and kneeling pads You know the Latin names of all the plants in your garden The only heavy breathing you hear nowadays is when you climb the stairs and nally you realize that in a hostage situation, you would be the rst one released! Andy Rooney encapsulated what every aging Baby Boomer believes and that is that life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer it gets to the end the faster it goes. However, I think that the last word should go to Woody Allen, who said, its not that I am afraid to die, I just dont want to be there when it happens. Continue to have fun growing old disgracefully! Nigel Thomas Largo, Florida, and Perth, AustraliaMadeira Beach recall thisEditor: Disrespect for one another, disruption at meetings, harassment of elected of cials, impugning of residents, unsolicited photographing of residents all this seems to be the norm for the Madeira Beach political scene. This behavior is what we should be recalling. A valid election in March produced the peoples choice for better stewards of city assets, for more integrity of character and for transparency. These candidates turned out to be a retired corporate manager, a former city commissioner and a retired military veteran. There is no nancial or personal agenda for these very respected, experienced, retired citizens. Their goal, their civic duty take the city back, reign in spending, stop the pet projects and remove the favoritism displayed by the ousted group that the voters rejected. However, the political split is deep. A group of antagonists have formed a recall committee citing several reasons. One recall supporter states as a reason, theyre not for the tall building developments. Truthfully, anti-development is not a viable argument. We should recall that the former city manager and mayor worked in concert with the developers, cozy and close, to give us these developments, erring in the process all along. Recall the turmoil this created. In contrast, this commission is working to solve the problems the development projects have created. The new commissioners have been in mediation with the developers and it is proving fruitful. There are serious discrepancies in the citys agreement with the developers, and they are being reviewed. These projects can move forward, but with corrections and changes. This commission has done everything according to the city charter. They have upheld their oaths of of ce. Recall that they have been guided by the city attorney, whose rm has been in place in our city for several years, interpreting the charter and rules for the city. As residents, we should recall that Madeira Beach suffers from chronic political unrest. Why have we not been able to alter the decades of political division that has eroded our peace? It is embarrassing. If it is possible to lower the temperature of the hot heads and drain the ood of insanity, maybe we can recall that we are all neighbors and citizens of this beach town, our home. Gerri Gallo Madeira BeachMillions were stunned Wednesday morning when the Today show led with the news that NBC fired host Matt Lauer after receiving a detailed complaint about what it called inappropriate sexual behavior from its high-pro le morning anchor. Twitter exploded, the Internet erupted, and President Donald Trump couldnt resist taking a jab at NBC, saying top executives also should be red for putting out so much fake news. This comes while the president apparently now is saying the infamous Access Hollywood tape might be a fake. Thats where he bragged about the advantage he believed his power gave him over women and he apologized for the behavior last year when the story broke during the campaign. The New York Times reported the president now is suggesting that the tape was all some Clintonian plot and that it might not have been his voice that we heard. He said his staff is investigating. I guess it means he made a fake apology last year, unless Hillary somehow created a devious hologram that made it sound like he was admitting to saying bad, bad things. Really bad. But seriously folks, keeping it in the here and now, he has also urged Alabama voters to choose accused pedophile Roy Moore in the upcoming U.S. Senate race because Republicans need his vote to get their political agenda passed. Way to take a stand, sir. So, who is doing the right thing here NBC, or the president? While no one is saying that a morning news anchor packs the same clout as the president, he loss to NBC is immense. Forbes reported that the Today show generated an estimated $435 million for NBC in 2015 and accounts for about half of the networks annual news budget. Lauer was paid handsomely for his role in this, an estimated $25 million per year. He sat in the anchors chair for 20 years and often was the rst face TV viewers saw in the morning. People liked and trusted him. A recent report on closerweekly.com said Lauer was planning to leave when his contract expired in 2018, but, if true, that would have been an exit complete with hype, celebration and blockbuster ratings. Instead, it is in disgrace. NBC has pledged transparency on this story, so I assume we will learn more details soon enough about what Lauer did. It had to be reprehensible and veri able to get him red, but it had to be worse for the person he harassed. It took guts for her to come forward. By now, there should be no need for another lecture about the disgusting ways powerful men use their status to intimidate women. Heaven knows weve had enough examples lately. This story, though, is more about how a major corporation or the American people decide how they will handle these stories going forward. NBC likely will take a major nancial hit with Lauers departure. Viewers will feel betrayed. There will be much work to do to regain the kind of trust the audience gave to Lauer. The rst step toward that already has been taken, though. NBC didnt equivocate once executives believed they had all the facts. They acted swiftly and will take whatever is coming their way from the public. Thats how it should be. The Today show will continue to come on the air, promptly at 7 a.m. Reporters will continue to cover the major stories from Matt Lauer, to Roy Moore, o President Trump. This is what real news outlets do, even when the dirty laundry is their own. Joe Henderson has had a 45-year career in newspapers, including the last nearly 42 years at The Tampa Tribune. A hundred years ago, one of historys most important events occurred: the Russian Revolution. Youd think someone on your block or at city hall would hold a celebration lled with vodka-fueled toasts and singing. But I havent heard of one. Lets explore some of the reasons why. Possibly its because Russia and its government are not very popular these days. Rumors abound that Russians tried to in uence the results of our 2016 presidential election. They allegedly favored the Republican candidate and spread ugly gossip about his opponent. This has led to accusations of GOP-Russian collusion. This is a legal term, sometimes mistaken as a form of collision or contusion. But how can you have a decent Russian party without Russians? And how long has it been since you met a Russian, or someone who spoke uent Russian? Years ago, I visited the Congressional Library with a woman (Ill call her Alicia) who had studied Russian and spoke it well. We were standing in line, and she overheard Russian being spoken by the couple just in front of us. Alicia a friendly soul said to them Do you come here often? in Russian. Her unexpected question almost scared the bryuki (Russian for pants or underwear) off them. I guess they thought the Soviet secret police agency, the NKVD, might be after them. Another reason Americans arent remembering the Russian Revolution is that it was so complicated unlike the American Revolution, which had a much simpler beginning. In the 1770s the English king was a nut case who unfairly taxed American colonists. So, we tossed his tea into Boston Harbor and then assaulted the kings soldiers, who wore bright red coats just begging to be shot at. From that point, things were fairly predictable: Brave Yankees vs. British swine. But the Russian Revolution was too complex for most of us simple-minded clods to understand. In fact, at your next cocktail party, if some Russian history expert corners you, fake an attack of shingles and make your escape. Better yet, ask the expert to explain in 50 words or less the precise differences between a Menshevik and a Bolshevik. That should shut him up. A brief and over-simpli ed version of the Russian Revolution might go this way: For centuries the or dinary people (serfs) had been governed by aristocrats and plutocrats who believed that God had appointed them to of ce. Finally, the serfs got fed up and shouted, This is a load of osadok! (You can look up meanings of that word on Google). An initial rebellion took place in February 1917, and a second one in November. By 1922 the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, consisting of Russia and 14 other states, was formed. Years of political rivalries followed. Joseph Stalin came out on top. He secured his victory by starving millions of his fellow Soviet citizens. The ones who survived were used to defeat Nazi invaders. By 1945 the Soviets controlled most of eastern Europe. But in 1991 the Soviet dream collapsed, for ve or six reasons I will spare you from reading. Today, as you know, Russias president is Vladimir Putin, a former Soviet spy who has retained his professional skills during his climb to the top. He is intelligent and crafty enough to have achieved disturbing friendships with at least one or two other world leaders you may have heard about. Putins control of Russia is great but not absolute. A recent column by Marvin Kalb in Time magazine said that Putins one great fear is the Russian people. And the possibility that one day they may overthrow him. Such events have occurred many times in many lands. No nation, including our own, is exempt from the uprisings of nally-out-of-patience citizens. A saying increasingly heard today is Better to live in hope than to die in despair. Or words to that effect. A nal thought: In the old days, when you ran out of insults for an enemy, you could always call him A no-good Commie rat. No more. Most of the Communists have faded away. A worthy successor insult has not appeared. Unless its mudak. Thats another Russian word you may want to Google. Bob Drivers email address is tralee71@com cast.net. 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16A Business Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017PODS to support Toys for Tots FoundationCLEARWATER PODS Enterprises LLC will once again be supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation during the upcoming 2017 holiday season. This will be the eighth year that PODS is helping the charity with its national toy drives by donating portable storage containers to store donated toys and transport them to distribution centers. By providing logistical support, PODS has played an instrumental role in carrying out the Toys for Tots mission, helping the organization save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years, which resulted in additional toy purchases for needy children. In 2016 alone, PODS provided nearly $70,000 worth of services to U.S. Marine Corps toy drives across the United States. We are very pleased to welcome PODS back as a major national sponsor of the Marine Toys for Tots campaign, said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, vice president of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Every child deserves a little Christmas and with the generous support we receive from PODS, we will be able to ful ll the Christmas holiday dreams of thousands of more children in need who otherwise might have been forgotten. Since its inception in 1947, the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program has distributed more than 494 million toys to 230 million less fortunate children across the United States who might not otherwise have received anything during the holiday season.We are grateful to be able to assist the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation again this year with their important mission, said David Redmond, PODS chief marketing of cer. It is an honor to be able to support an organization that has such a far-reaching impact on families in need throughout the country.Flying Cloud Tea & Gifts to celebrate grand opening DUNEDIN Flying Cloud Tea & Gifts, a new looseleaf tea shop at 2194 Main St. in Dunedin, recently opened its doors for a soft opening. Owners Nick and Nicolette Spears will host a grand opening weekend, running Friday through Sunday, Jan. 19-21. Flying Cloud Tea & Gifts gets its name from a famous tea clipper ship from the 1800s as homage to the romance and adventure of teas rich history. Much like the tea clippers once did, Flying Cloud Tea & Gifts carries tea from all around the world. The shop boasts over 130 different loose teas and herbals, which have been passionately procured by the owners. The owners come from Louisville, Kentucky, where they have owned a different tea shop for nearly six years. Co-owner Nicolette Spears brings a wealth of knowledge with over 10 years in the tea industry. Wanting to expand and open a new shop, the two looked to the Tampa Bay area, where they fell in love with the quaint town of Dunedin. The grand opening weekend will include special sales, free samples, demos and refreshments. For information, call 727-559-1314 or visit www. DunedinFlyingCloud.com.Jotos Pizza to host car, truck show and swap meetPINELLAS PARK An open car, and truck show will take place on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 to 5 p.m., at Jotos Pizza, 9119 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park. Proceeds from the event will bene t the Kathryne Mezerowski Memorial Scholarship at the St Petersburg College. Preregistration cost is $10. Registration is $15 on day of show for a car space. To preregister, email okayz8@knology.net or text to 727-459-3688 with name and car info or name and swap. There will be music, door prizes, trophies, silent auction and 50/50 drawing. Event sponsors include Mamas Kitchen, Golden Bear Restaurant, Sunrise Restaurant, Publix at Bardmoor, Mr. Hotshine Car Wash, Harbor Freight Tools, Toppers Creamery, Fresnos Waterfront Restaurant, Meineke of Pinellas Park Bloomin Brands, Graphix, and Sweet Sage Caf. There is no charge to come look at the unique and beautiful vehicles.Downtown Dunedin event setDUNEDIN The 2nd Friday Art and Wine Walk event will take place Friday, Dec. 8, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in downtown Dunedin. Participating merchants will have extended hours, live music, artists, tastings and special discounts. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/2nd-Friday-Dunedin-Night-on-theTown-150743308317918.Trop Shop seeks vendorsCLEARWATER Trop Shop, a new consignment store at 1775 Clearwater Largo Road in Clearwater, opened its doors in October. Trop Shop stocks designer and name brand ladies and mens apparel and accessories, priced to sell at around 75 percent less than new. Trop Shop also has a selection of used and repurposed furnishings and dcor, many coastal items, shabby chic, antiques and much more. According to owner Nancy Ross, the business has recently expanded to allow more sales space. Ross is looking for vendors that have tropical items to sell. Call 727-503-4342. Briefcase 120717 ATTENTION CHRISTIAN CHURCHES ATTENTION CHRISTIAN CHURCHES and Skin Cancer Center, P.A.A division of Florida Dermatology & Skin Cancer SpecialistsIs Proud to Welcome Dr. Summer MoonCall to Set Your Appointment Today!5200 Seminole Blvd., Seminole 727.392.3376 9170 Oakhurst Road, Suite 1 Seminole 727.517.3376 2329 Sunset Pt. 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Its probably safe to say that we wont see a weekend like the last one for a while. The long-range forecast shows a couple of cold fronts on their way, so it looks like we will be feeling the arctic air by this weekend. What does it mean for the fishing? Not good unfortunately. Options will be limited and if the wind is really blowing it could be a total shutdown. Looking back at last week, we had no wind but sunny skies and strong tides. All things that help to make excellent fishing. Offshore anglers have been catching everything from kingfish to red grouper. While inshore the trout bite has certainly turned on and will remain a good option for the next couple of months. Bottom fishing can be tricky on the full moon. However, most people Ive talked to had good reports for red grouper, mangrove and lane snapper and hogfish. If youre after red grouper, depths of 100 to 110 feet have been producing very well. Frozen sardines and whole squid will work fine for the grouper, but having a few dozen pinfish and or grass grunts will tempt the larger fish into biting. Hogfish are on most peoples radar by now as December is traditionally a great time to fish for them. Depths of 40 to 55 feet have been full of hogfish. Knocker rig fishing with a 2-ounce egg sinker and a fresh shrimp is all you need for them. Look for hard bottom spots with a good variety of fish, not just grunts, and you should be able to catch a few. Spotted sea trout thrive in cooler water. The spoil islands north of Dunedin Causeway are no secret in the fishing community. All the islands hold schools of trout this time of year. Anglers can choose to bounce soft-plastic jigs or free-line select shrimp or sardines for the large trout. Tyson Wallerstein can be reached at capt.tyson@hotmail.com. To get a fish photo in the paper, send the photo along with your name, when and where it was caught to editorial@TBNweekly.com or mail it to Tampa Bay Newspapers, 9911 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL 33772.Outdoors 17A Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017 Garden sprouts Fish TalesCapt. Tyson Wallerstein Forecast calls for bad weather that could impede shingBackyard birding talk at Garden ClubSAFETY HARBOR Lynn Sumerson, education chair of Clearwater Audubon Society, will speak Wednesday, Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m., on backyard birding at the Safety Harbor Garden Club. The club meets at the activities center of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, 3180 Enterprise Road E., Safety Harbor. Bring a plant to participate in the plant exchange. For information, visit safetyharborgardenclub.weebly.com.Moccasin Lake to host vertical gardening programCLEARWATER A program on vertical gardening will be presented Saturday, Dec. 16, 1 to 3 p.m., at Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Designed for those who live in a condo or have only a small balcony, this program will discuss vertical gardening techniques. Cost is $10 with a Clearwater recreation card and $11 without the card. For information, call 727-793-2976.Winter gardening program setCLEARWATER A program on winter gardening will be presented Saturday, Dec. 2, 1 to 3 p.m., at Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Attendees will learn what they can plant now and eat soon. Winter gardens are the easiest to grow with the largest variety of produce. Cost is $15 with a Clearwater recreation card and $17 without the card. For information, call 727-793-2976.Moccasin Lake to host butter y gardens workshopCLEARWATER A workshop on creating butter y gardens will be presented Sunday, Dec. 3, 1 to 3 p.m., at Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Presenters will offer great ideas for planning and planting a butter y garden. Attendees will learn about all the different types of butter ies common to the area and how to attract them to a garden. Cost is $10 with a Clearwater recreation card and $11 without the card. For information, call 727-793-2976.Container gardening talk setSAFETY HARBOR The basics of gardening in small spaces will be discussed Wednesday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m., at the Safety Harbor Garden Club. The basics of gardening from planning, planting and protecting plants and pollinators in the least harmful way will be included. Also, learn how to make vegetable and DYI self-watering containers. The Safety Harbor Garden Club meets in the activities center of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, 3180 Enterprise Road E., Safety Harbor. Bring a plant to participate in the plant exchange. For information, visit safetyharborgardenclub.weebly.com. Tell the Public About Your Services Call 397-5563 CHURCHANDTEMPLEDIRECTORY Tell the Public a bout Your S ervices c a ll 727-397-5563SB Friday ni ght Sabbath services 7pm17th St. & 29th Ave., St. Pete. 345-7777 www.jewishherita ge.net/Email: rabbi@jewishherita ge.net Beth-El ShalomMessianic Congregation 072816 033017FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST6245 Seminole Blvd., (Alt. 19), SeminoleSunday Service.10:30AM Sunday School..10:30AM Wednesday Testimony Meeting...............6:30PMReading Room Before or After Any Service Getting Married? Already Hitched? Submit Your 2016 and 2017 Wedding Photos to be Published Free in TBNs monthly Bridal Guide. For information, email lmosby@tbnweekly.com. CHAPEL ON THE HILL CHAPEL ON THE HILL United Church of Christ 12601 Park Blvd., Seminole 727-391-2919No matter who you are or where you are on lifes journey you are welcome hereWorship: Sunday 10am Thrift Store: Friday & Saturday 8-Noon Bingo Every Wednesday Doors Open 11am083117 The Church by the Sea137th Avenue at Gulf Boulevard Madeira Beach Call: 727-391-7706Dr. Jeff Iskra, Senior PastorTraditional Worship 9:30amNursery ProvidedSunday School For Kids 9:30am & 11:00am Adult Small Group Study 10:45amContemporary Worship11:00amNursery ProvidedBible StudyFriday 9:30pm Come and worship. Go and serve.www.ChurchByTheSea.com100517Thrift Shop Open Tues. and Thur. 10am-2pm Need Hope ??You Are Invited!Sundays at 10:30am Noon Weve moved! Please come meet with us atHoliday Inn Express & Suites 4816 100th Way N St. Petersburg, FL 33708 727-458-9963 120717 Handels THE MESSIAH Part 1Grace Lutheran Church4301 16th St. N. 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Cleared Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd727-391-4644 10891 102nd Ave. Seminole LIVING NATIVITY LIVING NATIVITY 2017 2017 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 AT 6PMCelebrate the true reason for the season, as we tell the story of Christ through Scripture and Music ... After Please join us for light refreshments and a petting zoo.Nurturing Lives for Following Christ MyGoodShepherd.net120717 120717 Beth-El Shalom Messianic Congregation17th St. & 29th Ave. N., St. Pete 345-7777 www.Jewishheritage.netGiant Hanukkah Menorah LightingCome join us for the Lighting of the 10 foot Hanukkah Menorah. All ages will enjoy the activities planned for the night. Including Latkes & Dreidel Games. 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18A Community Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017CMA presents Winters WonderlandCLEARWATER This Christmas season, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is hosting Winters Wonderland running through Saturday, Dec. 23, at 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater. The aquarium will transform into a Winter Wonderland, featuring photo opportunities with Winter Claus, special Santa dive presentations, and lights and decorations galore. On four exclusive nights (Dec. 15-16 and Dec. 22-23), CMA will be open until 9 p.m. for a special Sea of Lights experience. After 4 p.m., admission will be only $9.99 on these select nights. For an additional $9.99, guests can board the Sea of Lights Boat Cruise to view the holiday lights around Clearwater Bay. Complimentary holiday cookies and a holiday gift for children age 10 and younger will be available while supplies last. For information, visit www.seewinter.com/winterswon derland.Suncoast Symphony Orchestra to perform holiday concertCLEARWATER The Suncoast Symphony Orchestra will present Songs of the Seasons on Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., at North Bay Community Church, 3170 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Visit www. suncoastsymphony.org for more information.IEYC Holiday Boat Parade setCLEARWATER The Island Estates Yacht Clubs Holiday Boat Parade, co-sponsored by the city of Clearwater, will take place Saturday, Dec. 9. The best viewing area will be on the water at Coachman Park, 301 Drew St., Clearwater. There will be food trucks and bleachers. Decorated boats should pass by the park between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. For information, call Paul Lightfoot at 727-744-1728.Students to perform Holiday Cabaret 2017CLEARWATER The Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall will present Holiday Cabaret 2017, the end of semester show for Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts musical theater students, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30 and 8 p.m., at 1111 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets are $5 a person. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com. Over a 12-week span, musical theater students of varying age levels worked with the schools master instructors in dance, music and theater to develop a variety of skills they will showcase during their end of session performance. The Holiday Cabaret 2017 performance will be a collaboration between Musical Theater 1 students (ages 8-10), Musical Theater 2 students (ages 11-13) and Musical Theater 3 students (ages 14-18).Clearwater Chorus to perform holiday concertCLEARWATER The Clearwater Chorus Holiday Concert will take place Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m., at Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets are $10. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.atthecap.com. In honor of the season, the Clearwater Chorus has prepared a unique blend of uplifting music that will surely bring joy to all. From solos to a full choir sound, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Join them in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year. With more than 40 years of tradition, the Clearwater Chorus has been the of cial adult chorus of Ruth Eckerd Halls Marcia P. Hoffman School of the Arts for over 11 years, receiving partial funding from the city of Clearwater. The Clearwater Chorus performs throughout the community and is comprised of volunteer singers over the age of 19, with those over 55 predominating. The Clearwater Chorus has toured in Europe and appeared alongside the Florida Orchestra, Linda Eder, Andy Williams and John Tesh. Earlier this year the Clearwater Chorus Singers, an auditioned group from the Clearwater Chorus, performed at legendary Carnegie Hall in New York City under the direction of conductor Yohance Wicks.Gulfport Merchants Association to host Holiday HooplaGULFPORT The ninth annual Holiday Hoopla will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Beach Boulevard in Gulfport. Holiday Hoopla is a celebration of arts, crafts, foods, holiday music and roving holiday characters set in a waterfront atmosphere. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., visitors will be enchanted by a variety of festive and fun holiday-themed music, holiday carolers, dance performances, and roving street performers. The festival will provide shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. Vendor space is still available at www. SIKpromotions.com Come early and shop the decorated streets lled with talented exhibitors and unique shops and galleries and stay late to view Boca Ciega Yacht Clubs 32nd annual Lighted Boat Parade. BCYC members spend many hours planning and then decorating their boats in preparation of sharing the holiday spirit. As an all-volunteer club, BCYC feels strongly about giving back to surrounding communities. Parade participants need only a simple fee to enter two (or more) unwrapped toys for Operation Santa. Operation Santa, coordinated by the Gulfport police department, collects toys for the children of Gulfport whose holidays would be sadder without the generosity of the community. Both sail and power boats are welcome to join in the fun. Nonmembers are invited to participate as well. Registration is available online at www.sailbcyc.org/ ChristmasBoatParade and at the club, 4600 Tifton Drive South, Gulfport. Theres never a fee for parking or admission. A portion of the proceeds from the event hosted by the nonpro t Gulfport Merchants Association will bene t Operation Santa and Gulfport families in need. Event location and parade viewing is 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport. For information, visit Facebook.com/Holiday HooplaGulfport or call 727-322-5217.Plumlee, Beach Art Center host Holiday Tour of HomesINDIAN ROCKS BEACH The Indian Rocks Beach Homeowners Association will partner with the Beach Art Center and Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty to host the Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2 to 6 p.m.The tour, sponsored by Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty, will begin at the Beach Art Center, 1515 Bay Palm Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach. Participants may purchase their tour booklet at the center. The booklet serves as an event pass. The center also will have complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments as well as gifts, cards and artwork on sale from local artists. The neighborhood tour highlights seven distinctive homes, each showcasing unique interior design and decked out in festive dcor. This years tour includes three unique beach cottages and the historic boathouse on the Intracoastal Waterway just north of the Narrows. The Church of the Isles will serve as a hospitality center along the way where participants can rest, use the facilities and shop for handmade holiday treasures. Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 at the Beach Art Center and Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty, 417 First St., Indian Rocks Beach. Tickets also are available online at www.eventbrite. com/e/irb-holiday-home-tour-2017-tick ets-37473050904?aff=utm_source%3. Day-of tickets are available at the Beach Art Center for $20. Proceeds go to bene t the Beach Art Center and the Save our Cottages documentary. Tour attendees must check in at the reception to receive their tour book for entry into homes. For event details, visit www.IRBHOME.COMTown to sponsor Old-Fashioned ChristmasKENNETH CITY The town of Kenneth City will celebrate an Old-Fashioned Christmas on Thursday, Dec. 7, 6 to 9 p.m., at Carl Schleck Park, 6000 54th Ave. N., Kenneth City. The town will offer a variety of entertainment the old-fashioned way with its annual tree lighting featuring festive music and a hayride throughout the town to view Christmas lights and decorations. A holiday movie will be playing in the park. Attendees may bring blankets and chairs. Santa also will be making an appearance in Kenneth City. Those who bring unwrapped toys to donate to Toys for Tots will be entered into a raf e for a gift basket. Food and beverage vendors will be on site with various affordably priced holiday treats. For information, call Samantha Gattis at 727-4988948 or email gattiss@kennethcity .org.Suncoast Symphony Orchestra to perform holiday concertLARGO The Suncoast Symphony Orchestra will present Songs of the Seasons on Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Visit www. suncoastsymphony.org for more information.Center to host Breakfast with Santa LARGO Breakfast with Santa will take place Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo. Cost is $6 per child and $2 per adult. Santa is making his list and checking it twice to see if you will join him for breakfast. Santas helpers will be serving breakfast, helping with crafts and taking pictures. Santa will be there to talk to the children and for photos. Preregistration is required and space is limited. For information, call 727-518-3016.Suncoast Barbershop Chorus to perform holiday tunesLARGO Suncoast Barbershop Chorus will present its Holiday Show Sunday, Dec. 10, 2 to 4 p.m., at Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo. Cost is $14 with a meal or $10 for the concert only. Celebrate the holidays with the dulcet tones of the Suncoast Barbershop Chorus joined by the Community Chorus. For more information, call 727-5183131.Center to present holiday jazz with John Reece ProjectLARGO As part of the Bright Lights Concert Series, The John Reece Project will present a Jazz Holiday on Thursday, Dec. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., at Largo Community Center, 400 Alt. Keene Road, Largo. Seats range from $14 to $16 per person. Call 727518-3131. The John Reece Project is a collaborative effort of John Reece and the areas nest blues, jazz, funk, pop and soul musicians producing an intense variety of music. Covering your seasonal favorites and more, the highly experienced group will get you in the holiday spirit. The event will be presented in the Goodman Ballroom at the Largo Community Center. All seats for all shows are reserved at the time of purchase. Limited concessions also will be available. Holiday themed fun run setLARGO As part of the Family Fun Run Series, Santas Milk and Cookie Fun Run will take place Saturday, Dec. 16, 8 a.m., at Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland NE Ave., Largo. Cost is $20 per family or $10 per person for each fun run. This will be a holiday themed 5K run/walk. Those who complete the course will receive some of Santas special cookies for a holiday treat. For more information, call 727-518-3016.Largo Central Park to host Holiday Stroll 2017 LARGO Holiday Stroll 2017: Let it Snow will be presented Saturday, Dec. 16, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo. Attendees will gather at Largo Central Park for a stroll through the beautiful lights and entertainment. There will be a variety of crafts and activities for all ages. Concessions will be available. Dogs are not permitted in the park during large events. The event is free and open to the public. Limited on-site parking will be available for $10. Free park and walk from Everest University and Largo Middle School will be available. For more information, visit LargoEvents.com or call 727-587-6740, ext. 5014.TI boat parade setTREASURE ISLAND The 32nd annual Treasure Island Holiday Lighted Boat Parade and Celebration will be presented Friday, Dec. 15, at The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. The celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the boat parade leaving the club at 6:20 p.m. Bring one unwrapped new toy or provide a cash donation to the Christmas Toy Shop of Pinellas or The Edwards Family Foundation to the Recreation Department at City Hall or Treasure Bay on Paradise Boulevard by Thursday, Dec. 14, to receive a family pass to watch the parade from a spectacular vantage point, and participate in the events at the club. The celebration will feature live entertainment, a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus, cash bar and food will be served poolside. For additional information, call 727-367-4511, ext. 236. Compiled by LEE CLARK ZUMPE Holiday happenings 10425 Park Blvd., Seminole on Lake Seminole across from Home DepotSunday-Thursday 10:30am-10:00pm Friday & Saturday 10:30am-11:00pm$1 OFF regular menu price. Not valid with any other offer. Limit one coupon per transaction. Valid only at this location. Exp. 12/17/17$1 OFF regular menu price. Not valid with any other offer. 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Events Movies Classi edsDiversions Seminole Beacon, Section B, December 7, 2017 Visit www.TBNweekly.com 98 Degrees, Friday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m., at The Mahaffey, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $39.50. Call 727-893-7832 or visit themahaffey.com. Celebrate the holidays with 98 Degrees, the vocal quartet comprised of Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. They are renowned for their signature, R&B-tinged, fourpart harmonies and will entertain fans as part of a national tour for their new album Let It Snow. Their critically-acclaimed This Christmas was a multi-platinum album. Theyve performed with Michael Jacksons 30th Anniversary Celebration, New Kids On the Block and Boyz II Men. Its the 20th anniversary of their rst release on Motown Records. David Crosby and Friends, Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m., at Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $54.50. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.atthecap.com. The legendary singer-songwriter will return to the historic Capitol Theatre after sold-out solo performances in 2015 and 2016. Crosby is a two-time Rock N Roll Hall of Famer, inducted as a member of both the iconic folk-rock band The Byrds with whom he rst rose to stardom and the iconic Woodstock era-de ning group Crosby, Stills & Nash. Crosbys biggest solo hits include Music is Love, Laughing and Whats Broken. The Florida Orchestra Gala Concert with Sting, Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m., at The Mahaffey, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg. Tickets start at $75. Call 727-893-7832 or visit themahaffey.com. Going all out for its 50th anniversary, The Florida Orchestra will feature a performance by world-renowned musician Sting at its gala concert under the baton of Music Director Michael Francis. In a concert like no other in Tampa Bay, An Intimate Evening with The Florida Orchestra and Sting puts the iconic rock star and former frontman of The Police at center stage, but it will not be your typical rock show. Joined by a three-piece band with music supervised by Rob Mathes, expect 90 minutes of the 16-time Grammy winners most celebrated hits re-imagined and arranged for an orchestra, including Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Englishman In New York, Roxanne, Every Breath You Take and Fields Of Gold, among many others. Some arrangements are from Stings widely acclaimed Symphonicities album. Matinee Opera Players, Sunday, Dec. 10, 3 p.m., at the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, 4951 78th Ave., Pinellas Park. Admission is free but donations are kindly accepted. For information, visit www.MatineeOperaPlayers.org. Gin Blossoms, Sunday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., at Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $35. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.atthecap.com. Fans around the world are very familiar with Gin Blossoms ve-time Platinum breakthrough album New Miserable Experience, containing gems such as Hey Jealousy, Until I Fall Away, Found Out About You and Allison Road. Gin Blossoms hits have crossed over in ve different formats, taking the airwaves by siege, and holding MTV hostage for a good portion of the s. The band continues to burn up the road performing all over the United States. Top ve diversions Photo by SAKI PHOTOGRAPHY/CAPITOL THEATRE Photo by LEWIS JACOBS/BROAD GREEN PICTURESFrom left, Tommy Lee Jones stars as Leo, Rene Russo as Suzie and Morgan Freeman as Duke in Just Getting Started, a Broad Green Pictures release.Opening this weekendMorgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones & Rene Russo star in Just Getting Started Compiled by LEE CLARK ZUMPETampa Bay NewspapersDecember is traditionally a slow month at the box of ce as the number of new lms opening dwindles to a handful. The following lm will open in wide release this weekend:Just Getting StartedGenre: Comedy and action Cast: Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, Rene Russo, Joe Pantoliano, Glenne Headly, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Elizabeth Ashley, George Wallace, Graham Beckel, Mel Raido and Nick Peine Director: Ron Shelton Rated: PG-13 From Ron Shelton, writer/director of Tin Cup and Bull Durham comes the new comedy Just Getting Started. Morgan Freeman stars as Duke Diver, the freewheeling manager of the Villa Capri, a luxury Palm Springs resort. Diver may have a mysterious past, but hes a pro at making sure that life for the high-spirited residents is one big, nonstop party. But the status quo is challenged when ex-military charmer Leo (Tommy Lee Jones) checks in, triggering a competition between Duke and Leo for the top spot of Alpha male, as well as for the affections of the newly-arrived Suzie (Rene Russo). When Dukes past suddenly catches up with him, the rivals put aside their differences and the two men reluctantly team up to stop whoever is trying to kill Duke, and also save the Villa Capri. The following will open in limited release. It may be several weeks before these lms appear in local movie theaters.I, TonyaGenre: Comedy and biography Cast: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney, Paul Walter Hauser, Julianne Nicholson, Bobby Cannavale and McKenna Grace Director: Craig Gillespie Rated: R Based on the unbelievable but true events, I, Tonya is a darkly comedic tale of American gure skater Tonya Harding and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history. Though Harding was the rst American woman to complete a triple axel in competition, her legacy was forever de ned by her association with an infamous, ill-conceived, and even more poorly executed attack on fellow Olympic competitor Nancy Kerrigan. 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Seminole Beacon, December 7, 20172B Just for Fun See A&E NEWS, page 3B A&E newsSPAA launches Accessible Mural Tour programST. PETERSBURG The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance recently announced the St. Petersburg Accessible Mural Tour program to make the citys mural art accessible to all regardless of ability or disability. The unique virtual mural tour may also be viewed anywhere around the world via the internet, with a computer or hand-held device. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance believes the citys murals should be accessible to all. The organization chose 40 centrally located works to focus on, spotlighting the Shine St. Petersburg Mural Festival, several special murals, plus two murals commissioned by AARP Tampa Bay. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is putting our community on the map through Shine, highlighting our city as a world-class arts destination and hub of creativity, said Congressman Charlie Crist, D-St. Petersburg, in a press release. With this partnership with AARP, an amazing display of local and international talent will be accessible for all to enjoy via a self-guided virtual tour for those miles away or with mobility restrictions. Proud that my hometown of St. Petersburg continues to promote innovation and inclusion. The Accessible Mural Tour program is produced by SPAA with initial funding from AARP Tampa Bay. As a national champion for livable communities, AARP is proud to support the St. Petersburg Accessible Mural Tour which allows anyone, regardless of age, ability or locale, to experience our citys vibrant arts community, said Michelle Cyr, AARP Florida associate state director for outreach. The audio portion of our tour provides vivid descriptions of each mural, the artist and its setting. The online guide includes transcriptions of the audio recordings, photos and a map, with notes on accessible parking and mobility barriers. This project is likely to serve as a model for other mural programs around the country, said Jennifer Sabo, executive director, VSA Florida. To our knowledge, no other organization in the United States offers mural tours designed for the needs of those with visual, hearing or physical disabilities. VSA Florida has been honored to assist the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance as they develop this much-needed resource and fully supports the Arts Alliances leadership in providing access to public art in St. Petersburg with this innovative and creative program. These written and recorded tours are now available to everyone on a home computer, smart phone or any other mobile device. The brochure may also be downloaded at the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance website. Visit stpeteartsalliance.org/explore.Second Saturday ArtWalk setST. PETERSBURG The Waterfront Arts District, Central Arts District, EDGE District, Grand Central District, and the Warehouse Arts District become one arts destination for the St. Petersburg Second Saturday ArtWalk on Saturday, Dec. 9, 5 to 9 p.m. The monthly event allows attendees to explore St. Petersburgs ve exciting arts districts as 40 artists studios and galleries open their doors. Free parking can be found on First Avenue North and First Avenue South from 15th Street to 30th Street and at The Clay Center of St. Petersburg, MGA Studios and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African-American Museum. For a map and list of participants, visit www.stpeteartsalliance.org.FWP adds matinee for Christmas on BroadwayCLEARWATER Due to overwhelming response, an extra matinee presentation of Christmas on Broadway has been added. The concert will take place Saturday, Dec. 16, 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 17, 2 p.m., at Francis Wilson Playhouse, 302 Seminole St., Clearwater. Tickets are $15. Visit FrancisWilsonPlayhouse.org or call Gabrielle at 727-446-1360. The concert will boast an all-star cast and will be lled with both familiar and unknown holiday songs from Broadway. Featured musicals include White Christmas, Mame, Heres Love, Its A Wonderful Life, Elf, A Christmas Story, Subways Are For Sleeping and more. Birchwood to perform at Hideaway CafST. PETERSBURG Visionary young blues star Selwyn Birchwood will perform Tuesday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m., at Hideaway Caf, 1756 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $25. Call 727-644-7895 or visit www.hideawaycafe.biz. Birchwood is touring in support of Pick Your Poison, his latest Alligator Records release. With his ery guitar and lap steel playing, his trailblazing, instantly memorable songs and gritty, unvarnished vocals, Birchwood is among the most extraordinary young stars in the blues. His deep familiarity with blues tradition allows him to bust the genre wide open, adding new sounds, colors and textures, all delivered with a revival tent preachers fervor and a natural storytellers charisma. Birchwood wrote and produced all 13 songs on Pick Your Poison. His richly detailed, hard-hitting originals run the emotional gamut from the humorously personal My Whiskey Loves My Ex to the gospel-in ected Even The Saved Need Saving to the hard truths of the topical Corporate Drone and Police State to the existential choice of the title track.REH to welcome Bowzers Holiday PartyCLEARWATER Bowzers Holiday Rock N Roll Party hosted by Jon Bowzer Bauman will return to Pinellas on Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $38.75. Call 727-7917400 or visit www. rutheckerdhall.com. Bowzers Holiday Rock N Roll Party will feature performances by Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone (Henry the 8th I Am, Im Into Something Good, Wonderful World); Gary Puckett & The Union Gap (Young Girl, Lady Willpower and Woman, Woman), The Original Comets (Rock Around The Clock and Shake, Rattle & Roll), Sha Na Na reunion with Johnny Contardo (Those Magic Changes) and Henry Gross (Shannon), Joey Dee (Peppermint Twist and What Kind Of Love Is This), and Bowzer & The Stingrays. While attending Columbia University in New York in 1969, student Jon Bauman along with his fellow classmates combined their love for the classics of rock and roll with a dynamic theatrical approach to form Sha Na Na. The s legends eighth professional gig was opening for Jimi Hendrix 48 years ago this summer at The Woodstock Festival. Sha Na Na had its own TV series for four seasons beginning in the late s and also appeared in the classic movie, Grease. Bauman went on to become a VJ on the music channel VH-1 during its rst two years. Hes appeared on several television series, such as Miami Vice. He also hosted the Hollywood Squares half of the Match Game/ Hollywood Squares Hour. Bauman has spoken on behalf of musicians and helped pass legislation, known as the Truth in Music Act, which compels any group using the name of a classic group to have at least one of the original members. Photos courtesy of PARADISE ARTISTSGary Puckett performs Dec. 8 at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Bowzers Holiday Rock N Roll Party includes a performance by Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone on Dec. 8 at Ruth Eckerd Hall.Image courtesy of RUTH ECKERD HALL Doors Open at 11:00am Early Bird Games Begin at NoonBright, Clean, Friendly Environment!!Visit: www.coth.org081717Free donut @ coffee with entry! 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Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017Entertainment 3B A&E NEWS, from page 2B Young Americans InitiativeBeginning in January 2018, American Stage is making live theater free to young people under the age of 20ST. PETERSBURG As American Stage celebrates its 40th anniversary season, the St. Petersburg professional theater company will launch a new initiative focused on the long-term future of the organization by developing the next generation of theater professionals, theater audiences and advocates. As part of the initiation, beginning January 1, 2018, American Stage is making live theater free to young people under the age of 20. As I thought about the American Stages role as an arts leader, I began to think more seriously about our responsibility to this art form and to the community we serve, said Stephanie Gularte in a press release. Gularte is producing artistic director at American Stage. With a quickly evolving cultural landscape, there are some questions that need to be addressed with some urgency: Who will shape the future of the American theater? Who will perform on, design and direct for our stages? Who will market, advance and lead our theaters? And who will ll the seats, champion our programs and engage with our work? These questions led Gularte, along with her leadership team at American Stage, to create an unprecedented initiative committed to developing the future artists, audiences and advocates of professional live theatre in Tampa Bay. The Young Americans Initiative is comprised of three major pillars of forward-looking opportunities, including one pillar which is being considered a bold experiment for the year 2018. The three pillars of the Young American initiative include the following: Pillar 1 The American Stage apprenticeship program. This program is dedicated to building the skills and careers of future theatre artists and arts leaders. This year-long residency provides young people who have recently completed their undergraduate degrees, to be fully immersed in American Stages operations and programming, receiving hands on experience and impactful mentoring by industry professionals to prepare them for careers in the theater. Pillar 2 The Under 30 Pass. This pass offers unlimited theater to young people under the age of 30 for only $15 per month. Pass holders may attend American Stage mainstage productions, improv, cabaret and American Stage in the Park as often as they like. Pillar 3 The Under 20 Free Passport. This is a bold experiment in 2018 that allows young people under the age of 20 to have access to American Stages full mainstage season at no cost. With our Young Americans initiative, teens and young adults will have unprecedented access to our work and will have the opportunity to make theater a regular part of their lives, said Gularte. The initiative is exciting, its bold, and its absolutely imperative: Live theatre must engage todays youth to survive and thrive. The third pillar, making professional live theater free to young people under the age of 20, is a particularly ambitious effort aimed at eliminating cost as a barrier to this art form. It is also a potentially risky move for the theater. With full priced tickets covering only 55 to 60 percent of the costs of producing, giving away thousands of dollars of ticket inventory is sure to have a nancial impact. The theater is counting on the generosity of the community and arts supporters to help fund this initiative and to keep it going throughout 2018 and beyond. Scott Wagman and Beth Houghton, two St. Petersburg residents actively involved in the philanthropic community, recently offered a $25,000 matching gift, speci cally to support the Young Americans initiative. Beth and I love American Stage and were inspired by the Young Americans initiative to increase accessibility by radically cutting costs for students and young Photo by KARA GOLDBERGAmerican Stage is currently presenting an adaptation of William Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing, running through Dec. 10. Tampa Bay areas longest-running professional theater company recently announced its Young Americans Initiative, which includes the Under 20 Free Passport. Visit americanstage.org for details.people, said Wagman. We are happy to support this outstanding initiative and are grati ed that American Stage trustees and supporters were able to meet our match of $25,000. The company is preparing for an aggressive outreach plan with the community to let young people know of this opportunity and to nd additional supporters who will help sponsor the effort. We believe in this effort and are committed to making it work for the community and for American Stage, Gularte said. For more information about supporting the Young Americans Initiative, email advancement@america nstage.org.David Crosby & Friends Tour to visit Capitol Theatre Dec. 9CLEARWATER The David Crosby and Friends tour will make a stop in the Tampa Bay area Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m., at Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Tickets start at $54.50. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.atthecap.com. Crosby, the two-time Rock N Roll Hall of Famer, is a co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash. He is currently on the road touring in support of Sky Trails, his third solo album in the last four years. The Clearwater performance is the nal stop on this tour that boasted 25 dates and got underway in Chicago on Oct. 30. The band backing Crosby will feature his son James Raymond on keys, Mai Agan on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar and Michelle Willis on keys and vocals. Sky Trails continues Crosbys unexpected late-period resurgence. In his eighth decade, Crosby is not only surviving, but thriving personally and creatively. The album takes Crosby in a new musical direction as the set tilts toward a full band sound and deep, soulful grooves. Its a natural thing for me, says Crosby on his website. Crosby embraced the challenge of the shifting song structures. Ive always felt more comfortable there. Theres complexity, intricacy and subtleties in the music. I like that stuff. Sky Trails follows last years critically acclaimed Lighthouse which received praise from outlets including Rolling Stone, Stereogum and NPR Music. Before that, Crosby released Croz in 2014. Croz was Crosbys rst solo album in 20 years. Though Crosby wrote many of the songs for Sky Trails as he was working on Lighthouse, the two are distinctly different projects. Lighthouse was conspicuously and deliberately acoustic, Crosby says. Sky Trails was intended to be a full band record from the start. Crosby found himself reinvigorated by the stellar musicians with which hes surrounded himself. All the people in the Sky Trails band are much younger than me, so I have to paddle faster to keep up, he says. In Crosbys unparalleled six-decade career, the native Californian has created songs that resonate as indelible cultural touchstones for more than three generations, not only as a solo artist, but as a founding member of The Byrds in the mid-1960s, Crosby, Stills & Nash (recipients of the Grammy for best new artist in 1969), and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Hes collaborated with dozens of artists, including Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Pink Floyds David Gilmour, Phil Collins, Elton John and Carole King. The folk-rock pioneer, who was inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009, has also served as our social conscience, not only eloquently writing about societal issues on such songs as Almost Cut My Hair and Wooden Ships, but continuously donating concert proceeds to likeminded causes. His towering in uence and brilliant ability to capture the spirit of our times in his music remains undiminished. Photo by DJANGO CROSBYCapitol Theatre welcomes David Crosby Dec. 9.Birchwood has performed at festivals including The Chicago Blues Festival, The Waterfront Blues Festival, The Tampa Bay Blues Festival, The North Atlantic Blues Festival, The King Biscuit Blues Festival as well as on The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise and Joe Bonamassas Keeping The Blues Alive Cruise. Largo seeks artists for Art in the ParkLARGO Largos Recreation Department is now accepting artist applications for the inaugural Art in the Park event, set for Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Largo Central Park, 101 Central Park Drive, Largo. Art in the Park was developed from resident feedback and interest in enhancing Largos art culture. The event will be an opportunity for artists to exhibit their works, all which must be original, handmade and handcrafted pieces throughout Largo Central Park. Interactive and visual artists are invited to submit three photos showcasing their work to the review committee. All applications will be reviewed prior to approval by the committee including panelists from the local art community, Creative Pinellas, Beach Art Center, Largo High School and the city of Largo. The application deadline is Feb. 16, 2018. Applications can be found at LargoEvents.com. Complete applications should be emailed to SpecialEvents@largo.com. Largo Middle School and Largo High School students will be given a shared space at no cost. Entry fees for Largo residents is $30 and $45 for nonresidents. For information, visit LargoEvents.com or call 727-587-6740, ext. 5014.Chef Craig Tinling to speak at DFACDUNEDIN Chef Craig Tinling will be the speaker at the Sterling Society of DFACs next Coffee and Conversation program set for Thursday, Dec. 14, noon, at Dunedin Fine Art Center, 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin. Tinlings style of cooking is creating beautiful, re ned food using seasonal ingredients to dictate the avors. He will do a short presentation on food as art and the new Food Art program at DFAC. He will also do a demonstration of a seasonal, winter vegetarian dish. Tinling is a passionate and experienced chef who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. He recently moved to Pinellas County with his young family from Vancouver, Canada. 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8B Entertainment Seminole Beacon, December 7, 2017Rickie Lee Jones to play Murray TheatreCLEARWATER Rickie Lee Jones will perform Friday, Dec. 8, 8:30 p.m., in Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $65. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall. com. Jones, a two-time Grammy winner, exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 and has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums. A cultural phenomenon, Rolling Stone magazine put her on its cover twice in two years, and Saturday Night Live gave her an unprecedented three songs for her second appearance. Jones is both a character in the songs and the songwriter singing, defying convention with her sometimes brazen sexuality and the mixed bag of jazz, rock and what has come to be known as confessional songwriter performances. The Other Side of Desire, her latest album, was written, recorded and rooted in the city of New Orleans, where Jones lives on the opposite side of the street made famous by Tennessee Williams. Produced by John Porter of Roxy Music and Mark Howard, this is the rst new music Jones has written in over a decade. This work is inspired by many years of sitting with all the events of my life until I had something to paint with, said Jones in a press release promoting the concert. I came to New Orleans to write and to live a different way than what I have known in on the west coast. Here is another record then, made of my imagination and whatever else that has no words, using the clay of this place and the shapes of my eyes to form some kind of picture of my life, or my heart, that I alone can understand and hopefully that others can enjoy. Rickie Lee Jones, her debut album, was released in 1979. Jones followed up with Pirates in 1981 and the EP Girl at Her Volcano in 1983. Other studio albums include The Magazine (1984), Flying Cowboys (1989), Pop Pop (1991), Traf c from Paradise (1993), Naked Songs: Live and Acoustic (1995), Ghostyhead (1997), Its Like This (2000), The Evening of My Best Day (2003), The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard (2007), Balm in Gilead (2009), The Devil You Know (2012) and The Other Side of Desire (2015). Photo courtesy of RUTH ECKERD HALLRickie Lee Jones takes the stage Dec. 8 in Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Murray Theatre to present Celebrating SinatraCLEARWATER Audiences will hear classic stories, see videos and enjoy a question-and-answer session at Celebrating Sinatra, featuring Sinatras manager and author Eliot Weisman, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., in Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $35. Each ticket includes one rst edition hardcover signed copy of Weismans book The Way It Was: My Life with Frank Sinatra. 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